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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.21, 18.31 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.21, 18.31 and 8.80 is: 13.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.21 : 18.31 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.21/18.31 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.21x = 18.31 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.21x = 161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.13/12.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.20

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