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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.05, 13.50 and 8.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.05, 13.50 and 8.05 is: 12.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.05 : 13.50 = 8.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.05/13.50 = 8.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.05x = 13.50 × 8.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.05x = 108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.68/9.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.01

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