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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.89, 13.23 and 8.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.89, 13.23 and 8.86 is: 13.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.89 : 13.23 = 8.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.89/13.23 = 8.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.89x = 13.23 × 8.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.89x = 117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.22/8.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.19

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