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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.07, 11.13 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.07, 11.13 and 6.68 is: 9.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.07 : 11.13 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.07/11.13 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.07x = 11.13 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.07x = 74.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.35/8.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.21

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