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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.85, 13.28 and 5.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.85, 13.28 and 5.05 is: 7.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.85 : 13.28 = 5.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.85/13.28 = 5.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.85x = 13.28 × 5.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.85x = 67.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.00/8.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.57

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