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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.93, 10.85 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.93, 10.85 and 7.88 is: 10.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.93 : 10.85 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.93/10.85 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.93x = 10.85 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.93x = 85.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.50/7.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.78

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