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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.79, 11.66 and 5.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.79, 11.66 and 5.79 is: 8.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.79 : 11.66 = 5.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.79/11.66 = 5.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.79x = 11.66 × 5.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.79x = 67.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.51/7.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.67

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