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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.76, 13.10 and 6.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.76, 13.10 and 6.86 is: 10.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.76 : 13.10 = 6.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.76/13.10 = 6.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.76x = 13.10 × 6.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.76x = 89.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.77/8.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.25

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