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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.71, 12.03 and 6.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.71, 12.03 and 6.77 is: 9.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.71 : 12.03 = 6.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.71/12.03 = 6.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.71x = 12.03 × 6.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.71x = 81.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.44/8.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.35

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