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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.95, 13.43 and 3.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.95, 13.43 and 3.88 is: 5.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.95 : 13.43 = 3.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.95/13.43 = 3.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.95x = 13.43 × 3.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.95x = 52.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.11/8.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.82

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