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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.39, 12.50 and 8.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.39, 12.50 and 8.01 is: 11.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.39 : 12.50 = 8.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.39/12.50 = 8.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.39x = 12.50 × 8.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.39x = 100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.08/8.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.94

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