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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.85, 12.18 and 6.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.85, 12.18 and 6.24 is: 8.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.85 : 12.18 = 6.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.85/12.18 = 6.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.85x = 12.18 × 6.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.85x = 76.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.00/8.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.59

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