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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.37, 12.54 and 5.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.37, 12.54 and 5.36 is: 8.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.37 : 12.54 = 5.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.37/12.54 = 5.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.37x = 12.54 × 5.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.37x = 67.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.25/8.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.03

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