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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.97, 13.38 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.97, 13.38 and 8.80 is: 13.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.97 : 13.38 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.97/13.38 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.97x = 13.38 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.97x = 117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.71/8.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.12

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