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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.24, 11.36 and 7.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.24, 11.36 and 7.02 is: 9.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.24 : 11.36 = 7.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.24/11.36 = 7.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.24x = 11.36 × 7.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.24x = 79.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.71/8.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.68

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