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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.87, 13.32 and 5.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.87, 13.32 and 5.49 is: 8.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.87 : 13.32 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.87/13.32 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.87x = 13.32 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.87x = 73.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.13/8.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.25

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