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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.77, 12.11 and 6.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.77, 12.11 and 6.36 is: 8.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.77 : 12.11 = 6.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.77/12.11 = 6.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.77x = 12.11 × 6.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.77x = 77.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.02/8.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.78

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