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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.26, 14.09 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.26, 14.09 and 8.87 is: 12.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.26 : 14.09 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.26/14.09 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.26x = 14.09 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.26x = 124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.93/10.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.18

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