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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.66, 11.49 and 3.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.66, 11.49 and 3.85 is: 5.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.66 : 11.49 = 3.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.66/11.49 = 3.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.66x = 11.49 × 3.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.66x = 44.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.27/7.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.78

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