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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.71, 13.38 and 8.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.71, 13.38 and 8.89 is: 12.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.71 : 13.38 = 8.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.71/13.38 = 8.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.71x = 13.38 × 8.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.71x = 118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.95/9.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.25

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