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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.11, 12.23 and 7.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.11, 12.23 and 7.11 is: 10.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.11 : 12.23 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.11/12.23 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.11x = 12.23 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.11x = 86.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.92/8.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.72

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