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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.90, 13.65 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.90, 13.65 and 8.82 is: 12.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.90 : 13.65 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.90/13.65 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.90x = 13.65 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.90x = 120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.39/9.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.16

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