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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.85, 10.79 and 7.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.85, 10.79 and 7.57 is: 10.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.85 : 10.79 = 7.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.85/10.79 = 7.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.85x = 10.79 × 7.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.85x = 81.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.66/7.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.40

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