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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.83, 13.33 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.83, 13.33 and 8.74 is: 13.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.83 : 13.33 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.83/13.33 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.83x = 13.33 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.83x = 116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.50/8.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.19

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