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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.15, 11.23 and 6.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.15, 11.23 and 6.53 is: 8.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.15 : 11.23 = 6.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.15/11.23 = 6.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.15x = 11.23 × 6.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.15x = 73.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.30/8.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.99

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