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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.32, 18.47 and 7.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.32, 18.47 and 7.79 is: 11.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.32 : 18.47 = 7.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.32/18.47 = 7.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.32x = 18.47 × 7.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.32x = 143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.95/12.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.69

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