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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.16, 11.21 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.16, 11.21 and 6.94 is: 9.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.16 : 11.21 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.16/11.21 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.16x = 11.21 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.16x = 77.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.80/8.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.53

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