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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.56, 11.81 and 6.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.56, 11.81 and 6.14 is: 8.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.56 : 11.81 = 6.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.56/11.81 = 6.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.56x = 11.81 × 6.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.56x = 72.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.47/8.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.47

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