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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.57, 12.76 and 7.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.57, 12.76 and 7.90 is: 11.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.57 : 12.76 = 7.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.57/12.76 = 7.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.57x = 12.76 × 7.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.57x = 100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.75/8.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.75

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