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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.54, 15.84 and 7.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.54, 15.84 and 7.89 is: 11.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.54 : 15.84 = 7.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.54/15.84 = 7.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.54x = 15.84 × 7.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.54x = 124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.98/10.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.86

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