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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.96, 13.52 and 8.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.96, 13.52 and 8.59 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.96 : 13.52 = 8.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.96/13.52 = 8.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.96x = 13.52 × 8.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.96x = 116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.14/8.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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