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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 11.41 and 8.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 11.41 and 8.03 is: 11.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 11.41 = 8.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/11.41 = 8.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 11.41 × 8.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 91.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.68/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.00

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