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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.16, 11.16 and 7.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.16, 11.16 and 7.92 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.16 : 11.16 = 7.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.16/11.16 = 7.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.16x = 11.16 × 7.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.16x = 88.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.39/8.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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