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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.77, 11.65 and 5.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.77, 11.65 and 5.09 is: 7.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.77 : 11.65 = 5.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.77/11.65 = 5.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.77x = 11.65 × 5.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.77x = 59.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.30/7.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.63

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