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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.01, 13.59 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.01, 13.59 and 8.80 is: 13.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.01 : 13.59 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.01/13.59 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.01x = 13.59 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.01x = 119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.59/9.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.27

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