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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.31, 12.44 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.31, 12.44 and 5.45 is: 8.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.31 : 12.44 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.31/12.44 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.31x = 12.44 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.31x = 67.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.75/8.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.16

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