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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.97, 13.45 and 8.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.97, 13.45 and 8.09 is: 12.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.97 : 13.45 = 8.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.97/13.45 = 8.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.97x = 13.45 × 8.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.97x = 108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.81/8.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.13

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