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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 11.48 and 6.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 11.48 and 6.40 is: 8.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 11.48 = 6.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/11.48 = 6.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 11.48 × 6.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 73.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.43/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.81

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