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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.81, 11.69 and 6.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.81, 11.69 and 6.29 is: 9.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.81 : 11.69 = 6.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.81/11.69 = 6.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.81x = 11.69 × 6.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.81x = 73.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.44/7.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.41

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