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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.09, 11.14 and 6.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.09, 11.14 and 6.80 is: 9.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.09 : 11.14 = 6.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.09/11.14 = 6.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.09x = 11.14 × 6.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.09x = 75.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.68/8.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.35

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