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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.25, 16.91 and 7.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.25, 16.91 and 7.94 is: 10.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.25 : 16.91 = 7.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.25/16.91 = 7.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.25x = 16.91 × 7.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.25x = 134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.27/12.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.96

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