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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.20, 11.39 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.20, 11.39 and 8.14 is: 11.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.20 : 11.39 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.20/11.39 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.20x = 11.39 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.20x = 92.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.71/8.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.31

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