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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.32, 12.43 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.32, 12.43 and 5.45 is: 8.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.32 : 12.43 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.32/12.43 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.32x = 12.43 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.32x = 67.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.75/8.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.14

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