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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.20, 11.16 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.20, 11.16 and 8.18 is: 11.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.20 : 11.16 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.20/11.16 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.20x = 11.16 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.20x = 91.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.29/8.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.13

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