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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.84, 13.23 and 6.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.84, 13.23 and 6.58 is: 9.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.84 : 13.23 = 6.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.84/13.23 = 6.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.84x = 13.23 × 6.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.84x = 87.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.00/8.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.85

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