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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.99, 13.40 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.99, 13.40 and 8.54 is: 12.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.99 : 13.40 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.99/13.40 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.99x = 13.40 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.99x = 114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.33/8.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.72

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