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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.37, 12.47 and 7.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.37, 12.47 and 7.65 is: 11.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.37 : 12.47 = 7.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.37/12.47 = 7.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.37x = 12.47 × 7.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.37x = 95.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.40/8.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.40

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