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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.78, 13.15 and 7.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.78, 13.15 and 7.07 is: 10.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.78 : 13.15 = 7.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.78/13.15 = 7.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.78x = 13.15 × 7.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.78x = 92.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.95/8.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.58

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