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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.92, 13.45 and 8.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.92, 13.45 and 8.61 is: 12.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.92 : 13.45 = 8.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.92/13.45 = 8.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.92x = 13.45 × 8.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.92x = 115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.80/8.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.98

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