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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.96, 13.45 and 5.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.96, 13.45 and 5.16 is: 7.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.96 : 13.45 = 5.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.96/13.45 = 5.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.96x = 13.45 × 5.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.96x = 69.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.33/8.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.74

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