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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.03, 11.10 and 5.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.03, 11.10 and 5.99 is: 8.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.03 : 11.10 = 5.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.03/11.10 = 5.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.03x = 11.10 × 5.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.03x = 66.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.52/8.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.28

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