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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.48, 11.71 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.48, 11.71 and 6.65 is: 9.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.48 : 11.71 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.48/11.71 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.48x = 11.71 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.48x = 77.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.87/8.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.18

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