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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 15.83 and 7.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 15.83 and 7.84 is: 10.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 15.83 = 7.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/15.83 = 7.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 15.83 × 7.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.03/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.81

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