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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.83, 12.17 and 8.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.83, 12.17 and 8.64 is: 11.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.83 : 12.17 = 8.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.83/12.17 = 8.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.83x = 12.17 × 8.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.83x = 105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.13/8.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.91

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