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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.42, 12.63 and 8.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.42, 12.63 and 8.00 is: 11.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.42 : 12.63 = 8.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.42/12.63 = 8.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.42x = 12.63 × 8.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.42x = 101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.01/8.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.99

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