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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 13.35 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 13.35 and 7.26 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 13.35 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/13.35 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 13.35 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 96.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.86/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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