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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.91, 11.87 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.91, 11.87 and 7.25 is: 10.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.91 : 11.87 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.91/11.87 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.91x = 11.87 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.91x = 85.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.99/7.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.87

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