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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.36, 14.26 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.36, 14.26 and 8.80 is: 12.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.36 : 14.26 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.36/14.26 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.36x = 14.26 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.36x = 125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.49/10.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.11

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