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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 13.41 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 13.41 and 6.65 is: 9.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 13.41 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/13.41 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 13.41 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 89.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.11/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.97

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