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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.72, 13.13 and 7.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.72, 13.13 and 7.61 is: 11.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.72 : 13.13 = 7.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.72/13.13 = 7.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.72x = 13.13 × 7.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.72x = 99.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.88/8.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.45

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