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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.95, 12.36 and 6.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.95, 12.36 and 6.36 is: 8.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.95 : 12.36 = 6.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.95/12.36 = 6.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.95x = 12.36 × 6.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.95x = 78.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.61/8.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.78

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