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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.82, 12.18 and 5.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.82, 12.18 and 5.59 is: 7.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.82 : 12.18 = 5.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.82/12.18 = 5.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.82x = 12.18 × 5.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.82x = 68.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.06/8.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.72

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