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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.20, 13.80 and 7.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.20, 13.80 and 7.86 is: 11.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.20 : 13.80 = 7.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.20/13.80 = 7.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.20x = 13.80 × 7.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.20x = 108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.47/9.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.79

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