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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.86, 10.79 and 7.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.86, 10.79 and 7.82 is: 10.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.86 : 10.79 = 7.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.86/10.79 = 7.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.86x = 10.79 × 7.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.86x = 84.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.38/7.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.74

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