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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.79, 16.19 and 7.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.79, 16.19 and 7.80 is: 11.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.79 : 16.19 = 7.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.79/16.19 = 7.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.79x = 16.19 × 7.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.79x = 126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.24/10.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.71

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