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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.25, 11.39 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.25, 11.39 and 6.07 is: 8.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.25 : 11.39 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.25/11.39 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.25x = 11.39 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.25x = 69.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.14/8.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.38

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