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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.86, 13.31 and 7.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.86, 13.31 and 7.15 is: 10.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.86 : 13.31 = 7.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.86/13.31 = 7.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.86x = 13.31 × 7.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.86x = 95.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.17/8.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.74

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