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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.39, 11.53 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.39, 11.53 and 7.16 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.39 : 11.53 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.39/11.53 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.39x = 11.53 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.39x = 82.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.55/8.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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