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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.99, 12.48 and 8.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.99, 12.48 and 8.92 is: 12.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.99 : 12.48 = 8.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.99/12.48 = 8.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.99x = 12.48 × 8.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.99x = 111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.32/8.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.38

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