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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.83, 11.82 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.83, 11.82 and 7.74 is: 11.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.83 : 11.82 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.83/11.82 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.83x = 11.82 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.83x = 91.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.49/7.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.68

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