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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.50, 12.81 and 7.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.50, 12.81 and 7.11 is: 10.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.50 : 12.81 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.50/12.81 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.50x = 12.81 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.50x = 91.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.06/8.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.71

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