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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.52, 11.76 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.52, 11.76 and 7.74 is: 10.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.52 : 11.76 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.52/11.76 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.52x = 11.76 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.52x = 91.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.02/8.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.68

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