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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.89, 13.61 and 8.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.89, 13.61 and 8.96 is: 12.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.89 : 13.61 = 8.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.89/13.61 = 8.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.89x = 13.61 × 8.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.89x = 121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.95/9.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.33

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