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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.25, 12.33 and 7.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.25, 12.33 and 7.41 is: 11.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.25 : 12.33 = 7.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.25/12.33 = 7.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.25x = 12.33 × 7.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.25x = 91.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.37/8.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.07

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