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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.44, 12.68 and 7.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.44, 12.68 and 7.80 is: 11.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.44 : 12.68 = 7.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.44/12.68 = 7.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.44x = 12.68 × 7.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.44x = 98.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.90/8.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.72

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