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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.28, 11.43 and 7.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.28, 11.43 and 7.59 is: 10.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.28 : 11.43 = 7.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.28/11.43 = 7.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.28x = 11.43 × 7.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.28x = 86.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.75/8.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.48

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