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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.83, 13.18 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.83, 13.18 and 8.58 is: 12.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.83 : 13.18 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.83/13.18 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.83x = 13.18 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.83x = 113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.12/8.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.81

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