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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.83, 11.74 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.83, 11.74 and 6.23 is: 9.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.83 : 11.74 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.83/11.74 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.83x = 11.74 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.83x = 73.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.14/7.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.34

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