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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.57, 11.80 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.57, 11.80 and 7.58 is: 10.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.57 : 11.80 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.57/11.80 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.57x = 11.80 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.57x = 89.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.44/8.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.44

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