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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.33, 12.45 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.33, 12.45 and 7.52 is: 11.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.33 : 12.45 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.33/12.45 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.33x = 12.45 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.33x = 93.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.62/8.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.24

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