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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.81, 13.27 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.81, 13.27 and 8.50 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.81 : 13.27 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.81/13.27 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.81x = 13.27 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.81x = 112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.80/8.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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