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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.85, 10.80 and 7.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.85, 10.80 and 7.04 is: 9.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.85 : 10.80 = 7.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.85/10.80 = 7.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.85x = 10.80 × 7.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.85x = 75.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.98/7.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.68

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