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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.91, 12.30 and 5.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.91, 12.30 and 5.27 is: 7.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.91 : 12.30 = 5.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.91/12.30 = 5.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.91x = 12.30 × 5.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.91x = 64.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.87/8.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.28

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