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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.75, 13.13 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.75, 13.13 and 4 is: 6.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.75 : 13.13 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.75/13.13 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.75x = 13.13 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.75x = 52.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.52/8.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.00

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