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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.89, 10.88 and 6.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.89, 10.88 and 6.36 is: 8.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.89 : 10.88 = 6.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.89/10.88 = 6.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.89x = 10.88 × 6.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.89x = 69.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.20/7.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.77

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