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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.76, 13.12 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.76, 13.12 and 4 is: 5.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.76 : 13.12 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.76/13.12 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.76x = 13.12 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.76x = 52.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.48/8.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.99

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