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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 11.19 and 6.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 11.19 and 6.91 is: 9.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 11.19 = 6.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/11.19 = 6.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 11.19 × 6.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 77.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.32/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.51

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