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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.89, 12.27 and 6.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.89, 12.27 and 6.17 is: 8.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.89 : 12.27 = 6.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.89/12.27 = 6.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.89x = 12.27 × 6.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.89x = 75.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.71/8.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.52

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