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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.02, 11.08 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.02, 11.08 and 6.20 is: 8.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.02 : 11.08 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.02/11.08 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.02x = 11.08 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.02x = 68.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.70/8.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.57

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