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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.40, 12.67 and 7.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.40, 12.67 and 7.46 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.40 : 12.67 = 7.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.40/12.67 = 7.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.40x = 12.67 × 7.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.40x = 94.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.52/8.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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