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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.43, 11.61 and 8.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.43, 11.61 and 8.21 is: 11.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.43 : 11.61 = 8.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.43/11.61 = 8.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.43x = 11.61 × 8.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.43x = 95.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.26/8.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.30

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