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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.80, 13.13 and 7.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.80, 13.13 and 7.85 is: 11.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.80 : 13.13 = 7.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.80/13.13 = 7.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.80x = 13.13 × 7.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.80x = 103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.12/8.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.72

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