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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.86, 11.80 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.86, 11.80 and 6.08 is: 9.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.86 : 11.80 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.86/11.80 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.86x = 11.80 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.86x = 71.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.74/7.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.13

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