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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.05, 11.08 and 6.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.05, 11.08 and 6.00 is: 8.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.05 : 11.08 = 6.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.05/11.08 = 6.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.05x = 11.08 × 6.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.05x = 66.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.51/8.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.26

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