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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.85, 12.17 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.85, 12.17 and 7.63 is: 10.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.85 : 12.17 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.85/12.17 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.85x = 12.17 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.85x = 92.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.86/8.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.49

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