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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.84, 13.18 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.84, 13.18 and 8.71 is: 12.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.84 : 13.18 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.84/13.18 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.84x = 13.18 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.84x = 114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.80/8.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.99

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