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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.63, 11.91 and 5.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.63, 11.91 and 5.56 is: 7.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 11.91 = 5.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/11.91 = 5.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 11.91 × 5.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 66.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.25/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.67

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