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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.26, 13.86 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.26, 13.86 and 8.87 is: 13.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.26 : 13.86 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.26/13.86 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.26x = 13.86 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.26x = 122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.87/9.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.27

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