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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.76, 13.14 and 6.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.76, 13.14 and 6.11 is: 9.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.76 : 13.14 = 6.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.76/13.14 = 6.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.76x = 13.14 × 6.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.76x = 80.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.29/8.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.17

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