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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 13.26 and 8.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 13.26 and 8.85 is: 13.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 13.26 = 8.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/13.26 = 8.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 13.26 × 8.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.35/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.13

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