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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.77, 13.12 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.77, 13.12 and 7.69 is: 11.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.77 : 13.12 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.77/13.12 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.77x = 13.12 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.77x = 100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.84/8.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.50

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