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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.39, 12.58 and 3.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.39, 12.58 and 3.32 is: 4.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.39 : 12.58 = 3.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.39/12.58 = 3.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.39x = 12.58 × 3.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.39x = 41.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.72/8.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.97

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