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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.98, 13.45 and 6.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.98, 13.45 and 6.27 is: 9.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.98 : 13.45 = 6.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.98/13.45 = 6.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.98x = 13.45 × 6.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.98x = 84.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.33/8.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.39

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