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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.36, 12.51 and 7.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.36, 12.51 and 7.01 is: 10.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.36 : 12.51 = 7.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.36/12.51 = 7.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.36x = 12.51 × 7.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.36x = 87.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.70/8.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.49

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