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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.28, 11.40 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.28, 11.40 and 8.16 is: 11.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.28 : 11.40 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.28/11.40 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.28x = 11.40 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.28x = 93.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.02/8.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.23

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