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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.05, 11.14 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.05, 11.14 and 7.29 is: 10.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.05 : 11.14 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.05/11.14 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.05x = 11.14 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.05x = 81.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.21/8.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.09

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