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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.84, 12.26 and 8.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.84, 12.26 and 8.61 is: 11.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.84 : 12.26 = 8.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.84/12.26 = 8.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.84x = 12.26 × 8.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.84x = 105.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.52/8.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.94

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