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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.41, 12.57 and 7.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.41, 12.57 and 7.34 is: 10.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.41 : 12.57 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.41/12.57 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.41x = 12.57 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.41x = 92.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.23/8.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.97

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