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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.36, 12.48 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.36, 12.48 and 8.12 is: 12.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.36 : 12.48 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.36/12.48 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.36x = 12.48 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.36x = 101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.30/8.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.12

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