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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.25, 11.39 and 6.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.25, 11.39 and 6.82 is: 9.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.25 : 11.39 = 6.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.25/11.39 = 6.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.25x = 11.39 × 6.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.25x = 77.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.68/8.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.42

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