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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.29, 11.41 and 7.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.29, 11.41 and 7.27 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.29 : 11.41 = 7.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.29/11.41 = 7.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.29x = 11.41 × 7.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.29x = 82.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.90/8.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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