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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.36, 12.47 and 7.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.36, 12.47 and 7.77 is: 11.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.36 : 12.47 = 7.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.36/12.47 = 7.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.36x = 12.47 × 7.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.36x = 96.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.85/8.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.59

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