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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.32, 12.82 and 7.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.32, 12.82 and 7.84 is: 10.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.32 : 12.82 = 7.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.32/12.82 = 7.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.32x = 12.82 × 7.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.32x = 100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.47/9.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.79

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