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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.11, 13.72 and 8.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.11, 13.72 and 8.00 is: 12.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.11 : 13.72 = 8.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.11/13.72 = 8.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.11x = 13.72 × 8.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.11x = 109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.73/9.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.04

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