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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.84, 13.19 and 8.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.84, 13.19 and 8.77 is: 13.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.84 : 13.19 = 8.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.84/13.19 = 8.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.84x = 13.19 × 8.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.84x = 115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.68/8.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.09

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