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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.33, 13.89 and 8.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.33, 13.89 and 8.88 is: 13.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.33 : 13.89 = 8.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.33/13.89 = 8.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.33x = 13.89 × 8.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.33x = 123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.34/9.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.22

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