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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.80, 13.18 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.80, 13.18 and 6.08 is: 9.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.80 : 13.18 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.80/13.18 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.80x = 13.18 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.80x = 80.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.16/8.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.11

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