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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.04, 10.96 and 8

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.04, 10.96 and 8 is: 10.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.04 : 10.96 = 8 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.04/10.96 = 8/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.04x = 10.96 × 8
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.04x = 87.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.68/8.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.91

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