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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.62, 18.79 and 7.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.62, 18.79 and 7.79 is: 10.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.62 : 18.79 = 7.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.62/18.79 = 7.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.62x = 18.79 × 7.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.62x = 146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.24/13.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.74

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