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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.83, 13.17 and 7.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.83, 13.17 and 7.61 is: 11.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.83 : 13.17 = 7.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.83/13.17 = 7.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.83x = 13.17 × 7.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.83x = 100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.22/8.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.36

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