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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.17, 11.27 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.17, 11.27 and 6.63 is: 9.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.17 : 11.27 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.17/11.27 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.17x = 11.27 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.17x = 74.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.72/8.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.15

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