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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.75, 13.12 and 3.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.75, 13.12 and 3.04 is: 4.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.75 : 13.12 = 3.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.75/13.12 = 3.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.75x = 13.12 × 3.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.75x = 39.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.84/8.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.56

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