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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.82, 12.17 and 7.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.82, 12.17 and 7.01 is: 9.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.82 : 12.17 = 7.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.82/12.17 = 7.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.82x = 12.17 × 7.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.82x = 85.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.22/8.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.66

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