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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.82, 11.71 and 5.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.82, 11.71 and 5.28 is: 7.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.82 : 11.71 = 5.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.82/11.71 = 5.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.82x = 11.71 × 5.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.82x = 61.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.83/7.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.91

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