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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.32, 12.48 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.32, 12.48 and 6.63 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.32 : 12.48 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.32/12.48 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.32x = 12.48 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.32x = 82.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.76/8.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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