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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.05, 11.11 and 6.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.05, 11.11 and 6.01 is: 8.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.05 : 11.11 = 6.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.05/11.11 = 6.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.05x = 11.11 × 6.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.05x = 66.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.72/8.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.29

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