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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.66, 11.96 and 7.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.66, 11.96 and 7.75 is: 10.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.66 : 11.96 = 7.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.66/11.96 = 7.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.66x = 11.96 × 7.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.66x = 92.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.64/8.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.70

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