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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.30, 11.53 and 8.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.30, 11.53 and 8.05 is: 11.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.30 : 11.53 = 8.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.30/11.53 = 8.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.30x = 11.53 × 8.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.30x = 92.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.76/8.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.18

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