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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.27, 11.34 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.27, 11.34 and 8.18 is: 11.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.27 : 11.34 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.27/11.34 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.27x = 11.34 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.27x = 92.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.81/8.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.22

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