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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.69, 13.01 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.69, 13.01 and 8.22 is: 12.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.69 : 13.01 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.69/13.01 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.69x = 13.01 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.69x = 106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.84/8.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.29

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