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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.92, 13.32 and 8.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.92, 13.32 and 8.46 is: 12.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.92 : 13.32 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.92/13.32 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.92x = 13.32 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.92x = 112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.69/8.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.63

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