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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.49, 12.75 and 5.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.49, 12.75 and 5.82 is: 8.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.49 : 12.75 = 5.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.49/12.75 = 5.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.49x = 12.75 × 5.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.49x = 74.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.21/8.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.74

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