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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 18.35 and 7.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 18.35 and 7.84 is: 10.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 18.35 = 7.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/18.35 = 7.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 18.35 × 7.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.86/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.82

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