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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.84, 11.73 and 4.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.84, 11.73 and 4.45 is: 6.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.84 : 11.73 = 4.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.84/11.73 = 4.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.84x = 11.73 × 4.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.84x = 52.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.17/7.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.66

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