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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.33, 11.49 and 6.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.33, 11.49 and 6.03 is: 8.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.33 : 11.49 = 6.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.33/11.49 = 6.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.33x = 11.49 × 6.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.33x = 69.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.23/8.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.32

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