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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.76, 12.04 and 8.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.76, 12.04 and 8.44 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.76 : 12.04 = 8.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.76/12.04 = 8.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.76x = 12.04 × 8.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.76x = 101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.62/8.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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