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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.21, 11.32 and 4.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.21, 11.32 and 4.97 is: 6.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.21 : 11.32 = 4.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.21/11.32 = 4.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.21x = 11.32 × 4.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.21x = 56.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.28/8.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.86

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