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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.20, 11.33 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.20, 11.33 and 6.66 is: 9.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.20 : 11.33 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.20/11.33 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.20x = 11.33 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.20x = 75.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.52/8.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.21

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