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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 12.48 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 12.48 and 5.66 is: 8.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 12.48 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/12.48 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 12.48 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 70.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.57/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.46

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