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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.45, 12.67 and 4.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.45, 12.67 and 4.87 is: 7.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.45 : 12.67 = 4.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.45/12.67 = 4.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.45x = 12.67 × 4.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.45x = 61.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.68/8.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.30

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