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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.77, 13.18 and 6.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.77, 13.18 and 6.53 is: 9.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.77 : 13.18 = 6.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.77/13.18 = 6.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.77x = 13.18 × 6.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.77x = 86.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.04/8.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.81

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