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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.93, 12.40 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.93, 12.40 and 8.33 is: 11.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.93 : 12.40 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.93/12.40 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.93x = 12.40 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.93x = 103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.25/8.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.56

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