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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.87, 10.81 and 7.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.87, 10.81 and 7.77 is: 10.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.87 : 10.81 = 7.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.87/10.81 = 7.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.87x = 10.81 × 7.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.87x = 83.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.99/7.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.67

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