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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 13.50 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 13.50 and 8.82 is: 13.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 13.50 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/13.50 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 13.50 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.03/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.31

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