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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.90, 11.82 and 4.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.90, 11.82 and 4.86 is: 7.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.90 : 11.82 = 4.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.90/11.82 = 4.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.90x = 11.82 × 4.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.90x = 57.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.42/7.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.27

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