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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.85, 11.77 and 3.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.85, 11.77 and 3.33 is: 5.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.85 : 11.77 = 3.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.85/11.77 = 3.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.85x = 11.77 × 3.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.85x = 39.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.19/7.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.00

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