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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.80, 13.17 and 6.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.80, 13.17 and 6.81 is: 10.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.80 : 13.17 = 6.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.80/13.17 = 6.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.80x = 13.17 × 6.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.80x = 89.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.69/8.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.19

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