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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.84, 10.80 and 6.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.84, 10.80 and 6.02 is: 8.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.84 : 10.80 = 6.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.84/10.80 = 6.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.84x = 10.80 × 6.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.84x = 65.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.02/7.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.29

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