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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.85, 13.26 and 3.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.85, 13.26 and 3.77 is: 5.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.85 : 13.26 = 3.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.85/13.26 = 3.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.85x = 13.26 × 3.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.85x = 49.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.97/8.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.65

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