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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 18.84 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 18.84 and 7.83 is: 10.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 18.84 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/18.84 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 18.84 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.47/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.80

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