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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.26, 11.33 and 8.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.26, 11.33 and 8.26 is: 11.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.26 : 11.33 = 8.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.26/11.33 = 8.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.26x = 11.33 × 8.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.26x = 93.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.59/8.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.33

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