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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.10, 11.19 and 6.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.10, 11.19 and 6.74 is: 9.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.10 : 11.19 = 6.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.10/11.19 = 6.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.10x = 11.19 × 6.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.10x = 75.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.42/8.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.31

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