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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.09, 12.51 and 7.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.09, 12.51 and 7.86 is: 10.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.09 : 12.51 = 7.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.09/12.51 = 7.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.09x = 12.51 × 7.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.09x = 98.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.33/9.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.82

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