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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.77, 13.13 and 8.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.77, 13.13 and 8.60 is: 12.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.77 : 13.13 = 8.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.77/13.13 = 8.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.77x = 13.13 × 8.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.77x = 112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.90/8.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.87

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