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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.83, 13.22 and 5.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.83, 13.22 and 5.97 is: 8.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.83 : 13.22 = 5.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.83/13.22 = 5.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.83x = 13.22 × 5.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.83x = 78.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.92/8.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.94

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