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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.08, 12.50 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.08, 12.50 and 8.90 is: 12.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.08 : 12.50 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.08/12.50 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.08x = 12.50 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.08x = 111.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.25/9.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.25

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