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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.80, 13.18 and 4.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.80, 13.18 and 4.28 is: 6.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.80 : 13.18 = 4.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.80/13.18 = 4.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.80x = 13.18 × 4.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.80x = 56.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.43/8.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.41

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