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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.30, 12.40 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.30, 12.40 and 7.29 is: 10.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.30 : 12.40 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.30/12.40 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.30x = 12.40 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.30x = 90.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.40/8.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.89

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