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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.11, 11.09 and 7.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.11, 11.09 and 7.90 is: 10.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.11 : 11.09 = 7.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.11/11.09 = 7.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.11x = 11.09 × 7.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.11x = 87.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.61/8.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.80

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