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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.45, 11.67 and 6.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.45, 11.67 and 6.16 is: 8.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.45 : 11.67 = 6.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.45/11.67 = 6.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.45x = 11.67 × 6.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.45x = 71.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.89/8.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.51

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