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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.48, 12.61 and 8.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.48, 12.61 and 8.28 is: 12.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.48 : 12.61 = 8.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.48/12.61 = 8.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.48x = 12.61 × 8.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.48x = 104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.41/8.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.31

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