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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.47, 11.74 and 8.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.47, 11.74 and 8.26 is: 11.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.47 : 11.74 = 8.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.47/11.74 = 8.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.47x = 11.74 × 8.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.47x = 96.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.97/8.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.45

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