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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.97, 12.28 and 8.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.97, 12.28 and 8.96 is: 12.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.97 : 12.28 = 8.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.97/12.28 = 8.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.97x = 12.28 × 8.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.97x = 109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.95/8.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.26

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