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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.11, 13.60 and 8.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.11, 13.60 and 8.83 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.11 : 13.60 = 8.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.11/13.60 = 8.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.11x = 13.60 × 8.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.11x = 120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.09/9.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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