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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.98, 12.38 and 6.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.98, 12.38 and 6.52 is: 8.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.98 : 12.38 = 6.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.98/12.38 = 6.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.98x = 12.38 × 6.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.98x = 80.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.72/8.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.99

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