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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.98, 19.44 and 8.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.98, 19.44 and 8.97 is: 13.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.98 : 19.44 = 8.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.98/19.44 = 8.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.98x = 19.44 × 8.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.98x = 174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.38/12.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.44

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