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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.04, 13.49 and 7.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.04, 13.49 and 7.77 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.04 : 13.49 = 7.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.04/13.49 = 7.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.04x = 13.49 × 7.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.04x = 104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.86/9.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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