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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 16.23 and 7.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 16.23 and 7.85 is: 11.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 16.23 = 7.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/16.23 = 7.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 16.23 × 7.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 127.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.32/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.75

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