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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.77, 12.10 and 5.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.77, 12.10 and 5.54 is: 7.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.77 : 12.10 = 5.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.77/12.10 = 5.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.77x = 12.10 × 5.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.77x = 66.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.96/8.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.64

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