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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.14, 11.17 and 7.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.14, 11.17 and 7.11 is: 9.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.14 : 11.17 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.14/11.17 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.14x = 11.17 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.14x = 79.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.43/8.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.76

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