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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.41, 11.62 and 6.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.41, 11.62 and 6.36 is: 8.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.41 : 11.62 = 6.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.41/11.62 = 6.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.41x = 11.62 × 6.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.41x = 73.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.81/8.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.78

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