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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.23, 11.34 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.23, 11.34 and 6.41 is: 8.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.23 : 11.34 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.23/11.34 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.23x = 11.34 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.23x = 72.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.64/8.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.83

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