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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.42, 12.49 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.42, 12.49 and 8.35 is: 12.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.42 : 12.49 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.42/12.49 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.42x = 12.49 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.42x = 104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.24/8.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.39

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