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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.31, 12.52 and 8.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.31, 12.52 and 8.04 is: 12.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.31 : 12.52 = 8.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.31/12.52 = 8.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.31x = 12.52 × 8.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.31x = 100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.67/8.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.11

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