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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.81, 13.21 and 4.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.81, 13.21 and 4.80 is: 7.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.81 : 13.21 = 4.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.81/13.21 = 4.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.81x = 13.21 × 4.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.81x = 63.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.41/8.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.20

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