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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.75, 12.09 and 7.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.75, 12.09 and 7.67 is: 10.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.75 : 12.09 = 7.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.75/12.09 = 7.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.75x = 12.09 × 7.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.75x = 92.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.73/8.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.60

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