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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.05, 11.12 and 4.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.05, 11.12 and 4.60 is: 6.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.05 : 11.12 = 4.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.05/11.12 = 4.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.05x = 11.12 × 4.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.05x = 51.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.14/8.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.35

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