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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.02, 11.02 and 7.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.02, 11.02 and 7.09 is: 9.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.02 : 11.02 = 7.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.02/11.02 = 7.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.02x = 11.02 × 7.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.02x = 78.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.13/8.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.74

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