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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.33, 11.49 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.33, 11.49 and 7.18 is: 9.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.33 : 11.49 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.33/11.49 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.33x = 11.49 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.33x = 82.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.50/8.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.90

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