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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.63, 11.82 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.63, 11.82 and 8.33 is: 11.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 11.82 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/11.82 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 11.82 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 98.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.40/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.41

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