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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 11.86 and 7.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 11.86 and 7.84 is: 10.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 11.86 = 7.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/11.86 = 7.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 11.86 × 7.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 92.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.92/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.75

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