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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.82, 11.72 and 6.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.82, 11.72 and 6.82 is: 10.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.82 : 11.72 = 6.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.82/11.72 = 6.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.82x = 11.72 × 6.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.82x = 79.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.93/7.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.22

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