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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.76, 12.01 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.76, 12.01 and 8.29 is: 11.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.76 : 12.01 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.76/12.01 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.76x = 12.01 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.76x = 99.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.56/8.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.37

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