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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.23, 11.36 and 5.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.23, 11.36 and 5.17 is: 7.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.23 : 11.36 = 5.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.23/11.36 = 5.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.23x = 11.36 × 5.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.23x = 58.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.69/8.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.13

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