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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.16, 11.19 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.16, 11.19 and 7.70 is: 10.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.16 : 11.19 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.16/11.19 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.16x = 11.19 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.16x = 86.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.16/8.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.56

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