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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.84, 12.20 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.84, 12.20 and 6.41 is: 8.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.84 : 12.20 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.84/12.20 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.84x = 12.20 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.84x = 78.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.25/8.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.85

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