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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.24, 11.31 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.24, 11.31 and 7.26 is: 9.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.24 : 11.31 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.24/11.31 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.24x = 11.31 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.24x = 82.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.20/8.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.98

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