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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.46, 12.62 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.46, 12.62 and 7.83 is: 11.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.46 : 12.62 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.46/12.62 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.46x = 12.62 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.46x = 98.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.78/8.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.68

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