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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.33, 12.55 and 7.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.33, 12.55 and 7.39 is: 11.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.33 : 12.55 = 7.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.33/12.55 = 7.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.33x = 12.55 × 7.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.33x = 92.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.69/8.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.12

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