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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.09, 11.21 and 7.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.09, 11.21 and 7.47 is: 10.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.09 : 11.21 = 7.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.09/11.21 = 7.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.09x = 11.21 × 7.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.09x = 83.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.70/8.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.35

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