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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.44, 12.67 and 3.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.44, 12.67 and 3.37 is: 5.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.44 : 12.67 = 3.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.44/12.67 = 3.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.44x = 12.67 × 3.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.44x = 42.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.68/8.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.06

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