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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.32, 12.44 and 5.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.32, 12.44 and 5.88 is: 8.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.32 : 12.44 = 5.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.32/12.44 = 5.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.32x = 12.44 × 5.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.32x = 73.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.15/8.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.79

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