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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.04, 11.99 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.04, 11.99 and 7.74 is: 11.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.04 : 11.99 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.04/11.99 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.04x = 11.99 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.04x = 92.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.80/8.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.54

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