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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.08, 11.16 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.08, 11.16 and 6.48 is: 8.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.08 : 11.16 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.08/11.16 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.08x = 11.16 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.08x = 72.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.32/8.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.95

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