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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.41, 12.62 and 2.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.41, 12.62 and 2.99 is: 4.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.41 : 12.62 = 2.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.41/12.62 = 2.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.41x = 12.62 × 2.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.41x = 37.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.77/8.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.49

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