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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.82, 11.70 and 6.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.82, 11.70 and 6.31 is: 9.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.82 : 11.70 = 6.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.82/11.70 = 6.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.82x = 11.70 × 6.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.82x = 73.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.80/7.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.44

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