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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.53, 15.78 and 7.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.53, 15.78 and 7.86 is: 11.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.53 : 15.78 = 7.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.53/15.78 = 7.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.53x = 15.78 × 7.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.53x = 124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.03/10.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.78

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