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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.78, 13.23 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.78, 13.23 and 8.33 is: 12.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.78 : 13.23 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.78/13.23 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.78x = 13.23 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.78x = 110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.14/8.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.55

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