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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.91, 10.92 and 4.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.91, 10.92 and 4.68 is: 6.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.91 : 10.92 = 4.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.91/10.92 = 4.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.91x = 10.92 × 4.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.91x = 51.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.03/7.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.46

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