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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.56, 13.19 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.56, 13.19 and 8.87 is: 12.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.56 : 13.19 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.56/13.19 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.56x = 13.19 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.56x = 116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.89/9.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.22

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