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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.89, 12.20 and 8.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.89, 12.20 and 8.20 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.89 : 12.20 = 8.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.89/12.20 = 8.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.89x = 12.20 × 8.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.89x = 100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.04/8.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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