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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.64, 11.88 and 7.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.64, 11.88 and 7.77 is: 10.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.64 : 11.88 = 7.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.64/11.88 = 7.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.64x = 11.88 × 7.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.64x = 92.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.31/8.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.68

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