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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.29, 12.49 and 7.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.29, 12.49 and 7.32 is: 11.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.29 : 12.49 = 7.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.29/12.49 = 7.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.29x = 12.49 × 7.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.29x = 91.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.43/8.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.03

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