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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.90, 13.33 and 7.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.90, 13.33 and 7.61 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.90 : 13.33 = 7.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.90/13.33 = 7.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.90x = 13.33 × 7.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.90x = 101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.46/8.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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