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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 12.58 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 12.58 and 8.80 is: 12.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 12.58 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/12.58 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 12.58 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 110.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.70/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.21

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