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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.92, 13.32 and 8.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.92, 13.32 and 8.24 is: 12.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.92 : 13.32 = 8.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.92/13.32 = 8.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.92x = 13.32 × 8.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.92x = 109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.76/8.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.30

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