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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.25, 11.37 and 5.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.25, 11.37 and 5.83 is: 8.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.25 : 11.37 = 5.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.25/11.37 = 5.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.25x = 11.37 × 5.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.25x = 66.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.29/8.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.03

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