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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.81, 11.76 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.81, 11.76 and 7.70 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.81 : 11.76 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.81/11.76 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.81x = 11.76 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.81x = 90.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.58/7.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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