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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.12, 11.12 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.12, 11.12 and 8.11 is: 11.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.12 : 11.12 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.12/11.12 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.12x = 11.12 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.12x = 90.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.18/8.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.11

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