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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.88, 11.82 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.88, 11.82 and 4.32 is: 6.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.88 : 11.82 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.88/11.82 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.88x = 11.82 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.88x = 51.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.06/7.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.48

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