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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.07, 11.13 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.07, 11.13 and 5.77 is: 7.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.07 : 11.13 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.07/11.13 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.07x = 11.13 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.07x = 64.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.16/8.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.95

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