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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.02, 12.40 and 8.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.02, 12.40 and 8.24 is: 11.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.02 : 12.40 = 8.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.02/12.40 = 8.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.02x = 12.40 × 8.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.02x = 102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.18/9.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.33

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