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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.40, 11.55 and 7.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.40, 11.55 and 7.77 is: 10.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.40 : 11.55 = 7.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.40/11.55 = 7.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.40x = 11.55 × 7.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.40x = 89.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.74/8.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.68

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