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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.96, 13.38 and 8.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.96, 13.38 and 8.10 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.96 : 13.38 = 8.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.96/13.38 = 8.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.96x = 13.38 × 8.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.96x = 108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.38/8.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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