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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.07, 11.12 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.07, 11.12 and 6.98 is: 9.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.07 : 11.12 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.07/11.12 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.07x = 11.12 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.07x = 77.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.56/8.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.61

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