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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.80, 12.16 and 8.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.80, 12.16 and 8.56 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.80 : 12.16 = 8.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.80/12.16 = 8.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.80x = 12.16 × 8.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.80x = 104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.09/8.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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