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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.88, 13.33 and 4.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.88, 13.33 and 4.37 is: 6.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.88 : 13.33 = 4.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.88/13.33 = 4.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.88x = 13.33 × 4.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.88x = 58.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.25/8.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.56

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