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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.89, 13.31 and 5.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.89, 13.31 and 5.32 is: 7.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.89 : 13.31 = 5.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.89/13.31 = 5.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.89x = 13.31 × 5.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.89x = 70.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.72/8.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.96

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