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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 12.45 and 8.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 12.45 and 8.19 is: 12.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 12.45 = 8.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/12.45 = 8.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 12.45 × 8.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.97/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.23

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