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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.39, 12.56 and 7.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.39, 12.56 and 7.92 is: 11.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.39 : 12.56 = 7.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.39/12.56 = 7.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.39x = 12.56 × 7.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.39x = 99.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.41/8.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.86

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