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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.45, 12.68 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.45, 12.68 and 8.07 is: 12.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.45 : 12.68 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.45/12.68 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.45x = 12.68 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.45x = 102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.33/8.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.11

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