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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.83, 10.79 and 5.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.83, 10.79 and 5.88 is: 8.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.83 : 10.79 = 5.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.83/10.79 = 5.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.83x = 10.79 × 5.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.83x = 63.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.42/7.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.10

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