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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.98, 13.45 and 7.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.98, 13.45 and 7.20 is: 10.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.98 : 13.45 = 7.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.98/13.45 = 7.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.98x = 13.45 × 7.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.98x = 96.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.84/8.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.78

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