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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.46, 12.60 and 8.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.46, 12.60 and 8.26 is: 12.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.46 : 12.60 = 8.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.46/12.60 = 8.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.46x = 12.60 × 8.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.46x = 104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.08/8.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.30

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