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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.11, 11.21 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.11, 11.21 and 6.49 is: 8.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.11 : 11.21 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.11/11.21 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.11x = 11.21 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.11x = 72.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.66/8.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.97

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