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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.03, 12.02 and 6.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.03, 12.02 and 6.11 is: 9.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.03 : 12.02 = 6.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.03/12.02 = 6.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.03x = 12.02 × 6.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.03x = 73.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.40/8.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.14

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