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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.63, 11.88 and 7.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.63, 11.88 and 7.41 is: 10.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 11.88 = 7.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/11.88 = 7.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 11.88 × 7.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 88.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.03/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.20

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