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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.32, 13.90 and 8.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.32, 13.90 and 8.84 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.32 : 13.90 = 8.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.32/13.90 = 8.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.32x = 13.90 × 8.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.32x = 122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.83/9.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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