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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.87, 13.29 and 3.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.87, 13.29 and 3.80 is: 5.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.87 : 13.29 = 3.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.87/13.29 = 3.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.87x = 13.29 × 3.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.87x = 50.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.44/8.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.69

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