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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.87, 13.25 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.87, 13.25 and 7.35 is: 10.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.87 : 13.25 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.87/13.25 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.87x = 13.25 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.87x = 97.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.39/8.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.98

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