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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.39, 12.64 and 7.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.39, 12.64 and 7.73 is: 11.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.39 : 12.64 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.39/12.64 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.39x = 12.64 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.39x = 97.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.67/8.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.65

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