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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.78, 11.62 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.78, 11.62 and 7.44 is: 11.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.78 : 11.62 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.78/11.62 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.78x = 11.62 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.78x = 86.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.45/7.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.11

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