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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 15.84 and 7.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 15.84 and 7.85 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 15.84 = 7.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/15.84 = 7.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 15.84 × 7.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.26/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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