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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.86, 13.35 and 8.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.86, 13.35 and 8.56 is: 12.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.86 : 13.35 = 8.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.86/13.35 = 8.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.86x = 13.35 × 8.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.86x = 114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.28/8.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.90

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