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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.77, 11.94 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.77, 11.94 and 8.74 is: 11.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.77 : 11.94 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.77/11.94 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.77x = 11.94 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.77x = 104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.30/8.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.89

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