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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.27, 11.31 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.27, 11.31 and 8.11 is: 11.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.27 : 11.31 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.27/11.31 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.27x = 11.31 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.27x = 91.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.72/8.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.09

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