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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.32, 12.48 and 3.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.32, 12.48 and 3.81 is: 5.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.32 : 12.48 = 3.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.32/12.48 = 3.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.32x = 12.48 × 3.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.32x = 47.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.55/8.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.72

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