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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.81, 12.17 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.81, 12.17 and 6.66 is: 9.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.81 : 12.17 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.81/12.17 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.81x = 12.17 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.81x = 81.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.05/8.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.20

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