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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.77, 13.16 and 4.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.77, 13.16 and 4.27 is: 6.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.77 : 13.16 = 4.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.77/13.16 = 4.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.77x = 13.16 × 4.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.77x = 56.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.11/8.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.40

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