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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.05, 11.04 and 7.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.05, 11.04 and 7.93 is: 10.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.05 : 11.04 = 7.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.05/11.04 = 7.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.05x = 11.04 × 7.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.05x = 87.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.55/8.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.88

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