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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.54, 12.80 and 4.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.54, 12.80 and 4.98 is: 7.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.54 : 12.80 = 4.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.54/12.80 = 4.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.54x = 12.80 × 4.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.54x = 63.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.72/8.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.47

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