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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.85, 12.20 and 8.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.85, 12.20 and 8.09 is: 11.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.85 : 12.20 = 8.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.85/12.20 = 8.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.85x = 12.20 × 8.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.85x = 98.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.70/8.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.15

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