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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.04, 11.10 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.04, 11.10 and 6.96 is: 9.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.04 : 11.10 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.04/11.10 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.04x = 11.10 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.04x = 77.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.26/8.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.61

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