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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.85, 11.71 and 7.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.85, 11.71 and 7.65 is: 11.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.85 : 11.71 = 7.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.85/11.71 = 7.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.85x = 11.71 × 7.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.85x = 89.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.57/7.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.41

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