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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.06, 13.62 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.06, 13.62 and 8.79 is: 13.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.06 : 13.62 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.06/13.62 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.06x = 13.62 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.06x = 119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.72/9.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.21

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