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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.06, 11.10 and 7.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.06, 11.10 and 7.02 is: 9.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.06 : 11.10 = 7.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.06/11.10 = 7.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.06x = 11.10 × 7.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.06x = 77.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.92/8.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.67

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