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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.84, 13.20 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.84, 13.20 and 7.13 is: 10.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.84 : 13.20 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.84/13.20 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.84x = 13.20 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.84x = 94.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.12/8.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.65

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