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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.80, 13.56 and 8.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.80, 13.56 and 8.44 is: 11.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.80 : 13.56 = 8.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.80/13.56 = 8.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.80x = 13.56 × 8.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.80x = 114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.45/9.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.68

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