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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.78, 13.13 and 6.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.78, 13.13 and 6.75 is: 10.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.78 : 13.13 = 6.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.78/13.13 = 6.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.78x = 13.13 × 6.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.78x = 88.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.62/8.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.10

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