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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.83, 13.24 and 3.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.83, 13.24 and 3.13 is: 4.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.83 : 13.24 = 3.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.83/13.24 = 3.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.83x = 13.24 × 3.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.83x = 41.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.38/8.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.69

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