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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 11.45 and 7.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 11.45 and 7.12 is: 9.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 11.45 = 7.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/11.45 = 7.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 11.45 × 7.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 81.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.52/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.78

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