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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.74, 13.06 and 7.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.74, 13.06 and 7.66 is: 11.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.74 : 13.06 = 7.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.74/13.06 = 7.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.74x = 13.06 × 7.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.74x = 100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.04/8.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.45

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