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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.98, 12.39 and 5.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.98, 12.39 and 5.29 is: 7.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.98 : 12.39 = 5.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.98/12.39 = 5.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.98x = 12.39 × 5.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.98x = 65.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.55/8.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.30

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