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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.37, 11.48 and 8.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.37, 11.48 and 8.20 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.37 : 11.48 = 8.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.37/11.48 = 8.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.37x = 11.48 × 8.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.37x = 94.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.14/8.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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