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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.44, 12.74 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.44, 12.74 and 8.16 is: 12.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.44 : 12.74 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.44/12.74 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.44x = 12.74 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.44x = 103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.96/8.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.32

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