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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.45, 12.68 and 3.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.45, 12.68 and 3.31 is: 4.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.45 : 12.68 = 3.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.45/12.68 = 3.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.45x = 12.68 × 3.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.45x = 41.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.95/8.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.96

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