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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.43, 11.61 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.43, 11.61 and 7.05 is: 9.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.43 : 11.61 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.43/11.61 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.43x = 11.61 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.43x = 81.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.85/8.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.71

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