Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.80, 11.70 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.80, 11.70 and 4 is: 6
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.80 : 11.70 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.80/11.70 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.80x = 11.70 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.80x = 46.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46.80/7.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6
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