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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.19, 11.30 and 5.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.19, 11.30 and 5.61 is: 7.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.19 : 11.30 = 5.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.19/11.30 = 5.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.19x = 11.30 × 5.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.19x = 63.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.33/8.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.73

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