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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.48, 11.69 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.48, 11.69 and 8.32 is: 11.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.48 : 11.69 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.48/11.69 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.48x = 11.69 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.48x = 97.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.26/8.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.47

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