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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.90, 13.33 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.90, 13.33 and 6.23 is: 9.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.90 : 13.33 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.90/13.33 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.90x = 13.33 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.90x = 83.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.05/8.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.33

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