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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.98, 12.41 and 7.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.98, 12.41 and 7.77 is: 10.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.98 : 12.41 = 7.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.98/12.41 = 7.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.98x = 12.41 × 7.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.98x = 96.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.43/8.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.74

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