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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.11, 9.81 and 3.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.11, 9.81 and 3.87 is: 5.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.11 : 9.81 = 3.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.11/9.81 = 3.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.11x = 9.81 × 3.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.11x = 37.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.99/7.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.34

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