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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.33, 11.47 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.33, 11.47 and 6.96 is: 9.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.33 : 11.47 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.33/11.47 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.33x = 11.47 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.33x = 79.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.83/8.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.58

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