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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.56, 15.94 and 7.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.56, 15.94 and 7.86 is: 10.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.56 : 15.94 = 7.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.56/15.94 = 7.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.56x = 15.94 × 7.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.56x = 125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.29/11.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.84

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