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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 11.46 and 7.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 11.46 and 7.56 is: 10.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 11.46 = 7.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/11.46 = 7.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 11.46 × 7.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 86.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.64/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.39

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