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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.86, 13.28 and 5.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.86, 13.28 and 5.46 is: 8.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.86 : 13.28 = 5.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.86/13.28 = 5.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.86x = 13.28 × 5.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.86x = 72.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.51/8.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.18

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