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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.92, 11.81 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.92, 11.81 and 7.83 is: 11.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.92 : 11.81 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.92/11.81 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.92x = 11.81 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.92x = 92.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.43/7.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.67

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