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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.88, 10.88 and 6.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.88, 10.88 and 6.27 is: 8.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.88 : 10.88 = 6.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.88/10.88 = 6.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.88x = 10.88 × 6.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.88x = 68.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.22/7.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.66

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