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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.46, 11.67 and 7.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.46, 11.67 and 7.24 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.46 : 11.67 = 7.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.46/11.67 = 7.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.46x = 11.67 × 7.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.46x = 84.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.49/8.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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