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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.06, 11.14 and 7.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.06, 11.14 and 7.36 is: 10.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.06 : 11.14 = 7.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.06/11.14 = 7.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.06x = 11.14 × 7.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.06x = 81.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.99/8.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.17

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