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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.91, 11.85 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.91, 11.85 and 6 is: 8.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.91 : 11.85 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.91/11.85 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.91x = 11.85 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.91x = 71.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.12/7.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.99

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