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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.86, 13.27 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.86, 13.27 and 6 is: 8.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.86 : 13.27 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.86/13.27 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.86x = 13.27 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.86x = 79.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.62/8.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.99

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