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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.30, 12.45 and 2.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.30, 12.45 and 2.95 is: 4.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.30 : 12.45 = 2.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.30/12.45 = 2.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.30x = 12.45 × 2.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.30x = 36.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.76/8.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.43

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