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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.71, 12.02 and 7.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.71, 12.02 and 7.84 is: 10.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.71 : 12.02 = 7.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.71/12.02 = 7.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.71x = 12.02 × 7.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.71x = 94.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.20/8.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.81

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