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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.82, 13.17 and 8.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.82, 13.17 and 8.70 is: 12.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.82 : 13.17 = 8.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.82/13.17 = 8.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.82x = 13.17 × 8.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.82x = 114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.58/8.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.99

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