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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.24, 11.29 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.24, 11.29 and 8.16 is: 11.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.24 : 11.29 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.24/11.29 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.24x = 11.29 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.24x = 92.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.13/8.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.18

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