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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.26, 12.85 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.26, 12.85 and 8.90 is: 12.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.26 : 12.85 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.26/12.85 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.26x = 12.85 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.26x = 114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.32/9.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.35

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