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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.87, 13.26 and 6.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.87, 13.26 and 6.32 is: 9.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.87 : 13.26 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.87/13.26 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.87x = 13.26 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.87x = 83.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.80/8.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.45

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