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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 13.33 and 7.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 13.33 and 7.80 is: 11.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 13.33 = 7.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/13.33 = 7.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 13.33 × 7.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.97/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.63

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