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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.08, 11.14 and 6.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.08, 11.14 and 6.72 is: 9.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.08 : 11.14 = 6.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.08/11.14 = 6.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.08x = 11.14 × 6.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.08x = 74.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.86/8.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.26

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