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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.35, 19.80 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.35, 19.80 and 7.88 is: 10.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.35 : 19.80 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.35/19.80 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.35x = 19.80 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.35x = 156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.07/14.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.88

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