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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.61, 17.41 and 7.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.61, 17.41 and 7.77 is: 10.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.61 : 17.41 = 7.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.61/17.41 = 7.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.61x = 17.41 × 7.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.61x = 135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.22/12.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.72

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