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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.40, 12.96 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.40, 12.96 and 8.80 is: 12.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.40 : 12.96 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.40/12.96 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.40x = 12.96 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.40x = 114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.05/9.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.13

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