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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 12.52 and 4.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 12.52 and 4.96 is: 7.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 12.52 = 4.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/12.52 = 4.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 12.52 × 4.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 62.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.10/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.45

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