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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.02, 11.07 and 7.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.02, 11.07 and 7.57 is: 10.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.02 : 11.07 = 7.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.02/11.07 = 7.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.02x = 11.07 × 7.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.02x = 83.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.80/8.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.45

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