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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.05, 12.48 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.05, 12.48 and 8.90 is: 12.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.05 : 12.48 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.05/12.48 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.05x = 12.48 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.05x = 110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.97/9.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.27

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