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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 13.47 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 13.47 and 8.80 is: 13.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 13.47 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/13.47 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 13.47 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 118.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.54/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.07

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