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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.11, 12.09 and 7.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.11, 12.09 and 7.59 is: 11.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.11 : 12.09 = 7.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.11/12.09 = 7.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.11x = 12.09 × 7.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.11x = 91.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.77/8.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.31

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