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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.78, 13.12 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.78, 13.12 and 6.23 is: 9.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.78 : 13.12 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.78/13.12 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.78x = 13.12 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.78x = 81.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.74/8.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.31

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