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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.97, 12.44 and 8.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.97, 12.44 and 8.30 is: 11.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.97 : 12.44 = 8.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.97/12.44 = 8.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.97x = 12.44 × 8.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.97x = 103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.15/8.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.50

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