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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.91, 13.32 and 6.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.91, 13.32 and 6.35 is: 9.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.91 : 13.32 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.91/13.32 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.91x = 13.32 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.91x = 84.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.52/8.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.49

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