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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.26, 12.41 and 6.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.26, 12.41 and 6.91 is: 10.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.26 : 12.41 = 6.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.26/12.41 = 6.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.26x = 12.41 × 6.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.26x = 85.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.75/8.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.38

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