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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.08, 11.10 and 7.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.08, 11.10 and 7.40 is: 10.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.08 : 11.10 = 7.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.08/11.10 = 7.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.08x = 11.10 × 7.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.08x = 82.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.14/8.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.17

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