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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.19, 11.31 and 5.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.19, 11.31 and 5.13 is: 7.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.19 : 11.31 = 5.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.19/11.31 = 5.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.19x = 11.31 × 5.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.19x = 57.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.94/8.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.07

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