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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.78, 12.12 and 6.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.78, 12.12 and 6.04 is: 8.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.78 : 12.12 = 6.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.78/12.12 = 6.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.78x = 12.12 × 6.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.78x = 73.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.20/8.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.34

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