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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.45, 12.61 and 7.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.45, 12.61 and 7.73 is: 11.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.45 : 12.61 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.45/12.61 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.45x = 12.61 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.45x = 97.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.48/8.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.54

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