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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.35, 11.48 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.35, 11.48 and 7.13 is: 9.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.35 : 11.48 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.35/11.48 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.35x = 11.48 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.35x = 81.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.85/8.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.81

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