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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.81, 13.04 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.81, 13.04 and 8.79 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.81 : 13.04 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.81/13.04 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.81x = 13.04 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.81x = 114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.62/8.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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