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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.51, 14.31 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.51, 14.31 and 7.83 is: 11.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.51 : 14.31 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.51/14.31 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.51x = 14.31 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.51x = 112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.05/9.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.78

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