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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.96, 12.27 and 8.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.96, 12.27 and 8.86 is: 12.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.96 : 12.27 = 8.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.96/12.27 = 8.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.96x = 12.27 × 8.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.96x = 108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.68/8.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.14

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