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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.98, 12.40 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.98, 12.40 and 6.56 is: 9.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.98 : 12.40 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.98/12.40 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.98x = 12.40 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.98x = 81.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.38/8.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.06

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