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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.07, 11.93 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.07, 11.93 and 8.06 is: 11.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.07 : 11.93 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.07/11.93 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.07x = 11.93 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.07x = 96.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.06/8.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.90

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