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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 11.23 and 6.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 11.23 and 6.92 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 11.23 = 6.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/11.23 = 6.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 11.23 × 6.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 77.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.71/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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