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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.24, 11.35 and 6.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.24, 11.35 and 6.51 is: 8.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.24 : 11.35 = 6.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.24/11.35 = 6.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.24x = 11.35 × 6.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.24x = 73.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.80/8.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.96

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