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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.38, 12.54 and 4.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.38, 12.54 and 4.56 is: 6.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.38 : 12.54 = 4.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.38/12.54 = 4.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.38x = 12.54 × 4.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.38x = 57.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.18/8.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.82

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