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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.48, 12.73 and 3.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.48, 12.73 and 3.41 is: 5.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.48 : 12.73 = 3.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.48/12.73 = 3.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.48x = 12.73 × 3.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.48x = 43.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.39/8.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.12

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