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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.31, 12.42 and 6.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.31, 12.42 and 6.30 is: 9.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.31 : 12.42 = 6.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.31/12.42 = 6.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.31x = 12.42 × 6.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.31x = 78.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.25/8.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.42

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