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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.39, 11.59 and 7.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.39, 11.59 and 7.72 is: 10.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.39 : 11.59 = 7.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.39/11.59 = 7.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.39x = 11.59 × 7.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.39x = 89.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.43/8.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.66

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