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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.32, 11.49 and 8.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.32, 11.49 and 8.05 is: 11.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.32 : 11.49 = 8.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.32/11.49 = 8.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.32x = 11.49 × 8.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.32x = 92.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.49/8.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.12

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