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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.76, 11.99 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.76, 11.99 and 8.73 is: 11.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.76 : 11.99 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.76/11.99 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.76x = 11.99 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.76x = 104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.67/8.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.95

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