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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.41, 11.62 and 6.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.41, 11.62 and 6.37 is: 8.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.41 : 11.62 = 6.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.41/11.62 = 6.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.41x = 11.62 × 6.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.41x = 74.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.02/8.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.80

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