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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.45, 12.64 and 7.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.45, 12.64 and 7.49 is: 11.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.45 : 12.64 = 7.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.45/12.64 = 7.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.45x = 12.64 × 7.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.45x = 94.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.59/8.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.19

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