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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.90, 14.93 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.90, 14.93 and 8.79 is: 13.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.90 : 14.93 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.90/14.93 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.90x = 14.93 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.90x = 131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.16/9.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.25

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