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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.89, 13.41 and 7.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.89, 13.41 and 7.78 is: 11.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.89 : 13.41 = 7.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.89/13.41 = 7.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.89x = 13.41 × 7.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.89x = 104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.33/8.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.74

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