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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.91, 13.38 and 7.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.91, 13.38 and 7.59 is: 11.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.91 : 13.38 = 7.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.91/13.38 = 7.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.91x = 13.38 × 7.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.91x = 101.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.55/8.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.40

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