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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.49, 11.78 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.49, 11.78 and 8.16 is: 11.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.49 : 11.78 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.49/11.78 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.49x = 11.78 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.49x = 96.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.12/8.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.32

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