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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.05, 13.59 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.05, 13.59 and 8.29 is: 12.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.05 : 13.59 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.05/13.59 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.05x = 13.59 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.05x = 112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.66/9.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.45

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