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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.54, 15.74 and 7.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.54, 15.74 and 7.87 is: 11.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.54 : 15.74 = 7.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.54/15.74 = 7.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.54x = 15.74 × 7.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.54x = 123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.87/10.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.75

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