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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 11.49 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 11.49 and 7.19 is: 9.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 11.49 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/11.49 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 11.49 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 82.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.56/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.90

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