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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.72, 13.44 and 8.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.72, 13.44 and 8.85 is: 12.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.72 : 13.44 = 8.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.72/13.44 = 8.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.72x = 13.44 × 8.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.72x = 118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.94/9.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.24

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