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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.98, 12.36 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.98, 12.36 and 8.82 is: 12.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.98 : 12.36 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.98/12.36 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.98x = 12.36 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.98x = 109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.02/8.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.14

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