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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.43, 12.66 and 5.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.43, 12.66 and 5.22 is: 7.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.43 : 12.66 = 5.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.43/12.66 = 5.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.43x = 12.66 × 5.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.43x = 66.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.09/8.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.84

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