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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 11.92 and 7.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 11.92 and 7.75 is: 10.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 11.92 = 7.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/11.92 = 7.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 11.92 × 7.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 92.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.38/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.66

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