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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.30, 11.46 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.30, 11.46 and 7.17 is: 9.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.30 : 11.46 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.30/11.46 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.30x = 11.46 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.30x = 82.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.15/8.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.89

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