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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.16, 11.22 and 6.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.16, 11.22 and 6.33 is: 8.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.16 : 11.22 = 6.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.16/11.22 = 6.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.16x = 11.22 × 6.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.16x = 71.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.02/8.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.70

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