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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.25, 11.33 and 7.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.25, 11.33 and 7.33 is: 10.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.25 : 11.33 = 7.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.25/11.33 = 7.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.25x = 11.33 × 7.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.25x = 83.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.05/8.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.07

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