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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.90, 13.37 and 5.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.90, 13.37 and 5.30 is: 7.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.90 : 13.37 = 5.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.90/13.37 = 5.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.90x = 13.37 × 5.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.90x = 70.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.84/8.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.96

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