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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.35, 11.42 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.35, 11.42 and 8.31 is: 11.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.35 : 11.42 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.35/11.42 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.35x = 11.42 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.35x = 94.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.90/8.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.37

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