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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.81, 11.65 and 7.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.81, 11.65 and 7.54 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.81 : 11.65 = 7.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.81/11.65 = 7.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.81x = 11.65 × 7.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.81x = 87.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.84/7.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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