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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.89, 12.26 and 8.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.89, 12.26 and 8.57 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.89 : 12.26 = 8.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.89/12.26 = 8.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.89x = 12.26 × 8.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.89x = 105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.12/8.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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