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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 16.84 and 7.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 16.84 and 7.86 is: 11.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 16.84 = 7.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/16.84 = 7.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 16.84 × 7.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.44/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.77

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