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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.87, 13.26 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.87, 13.26 and 7.26 is: 10.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.87 : 13.26 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.87/13.26 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.87x = 13.26 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.87x = 96.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.26/8.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.85

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