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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.40, 12.06 and 8.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.40, 12.06 and 8.40 is: 12.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.40 : 12.06 = 8.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.40/12.06 = 8.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.40x = 12.06 × 8.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.40x = 101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.30/8.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.06

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