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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.79, 13.16 and 7.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.79, 13.16 and 7.31 is: 10.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.79 : 13.16 = 7.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.79/13.16 = 7.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.79x = 13.16 × 7.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.79x = 96.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.10/8.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.93

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