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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 11.23 and 5.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 11.23 and 5.07 is: 6.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 11.23 = 5.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/11.23 = 5.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 11.23 × 5.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 56.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.85/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.99

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