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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.77, 13.16 and 7.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.77, 13.16 and 7.76 is: 11.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.77 : 13.16 = 7.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.77/13.16 = 7.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.77x = 13.16 × 7.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.77x = 102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.08/8.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.64

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