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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.35, 11.51 and 6.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.35, 11.51 and 6.05 is: 8.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.35 : 11.51 = 6.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.35/11.51 = 6.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.35x = 11.51 × 6.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.35x = 69.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.64/8.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.34

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