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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.39, 12.55 and 7.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.39, 12.55 and 7.60 is: 11.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.39 : 12.55 = 7.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.39/12.55 = 7.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.39x = 12.55 × 7.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.39x = 95.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.38/8.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.38

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