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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.45, 11.63 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.45, 11.63 and 7.05 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.45 : 11.63 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.45/11.63 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.45x = 11.63 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.45x = 81.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.96/8.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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