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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.84, 12.16 and 8.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.84, 12.16 and 8.04 is: 11.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.84 : 12.16 = 8.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.84/12.16 = 8.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.84x = 12.16 × 8.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.84x = 97.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.77/8.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.06

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