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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.88, 12.25 and 5.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.88, 12.25 and 5.24 is: 7.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.88 : 12.25 = 5.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.88/12.25 = 5.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.88x = 12.25 × 5.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.88x = 64.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.21/8.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.23

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