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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.83, 11.75 and 3.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.83, 11.75 and 3.82 is: 5.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.83 : 11.75 = 3.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.83/11.75 = 3.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.83x = 11.75 × 3.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.83x = 44.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.84/7.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.73

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