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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.17, 11.28 and 4.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.17, 11.28 and 4.94 is: 6.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.17 : 11.28 = 4.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.17/11.28 = 4.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.17x = 11.28 × 4.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.17x = 55.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.72/8.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.82

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