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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.87, 12.21 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.87, 12.21 and 8.35 is: 11.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.87 : 12.21 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.87/12.21 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.87x = 12.21 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.87x = 101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.96/8.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.50

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