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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.01, 11.04 and 5.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.01, 11.04 and 5.67 is: 7.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.01 : 11.04 = 5.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.01/11.04 = 5.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.01x = 11.04 × 5.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.01x = 62.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.62/8.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.82

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