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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.85, 13.29 and 6.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.85, 13.29 and 6.18 is: 9.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.85 : 13.29 = 6.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.85/13.29 = 6.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.85x = 13.29 × 6.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.85x = 82.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.13/8.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.28

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