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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.91, 10.92 and 6.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.91, 10.92 and 6.09 is: 8.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.91 : 10.92 = 6.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.91/10.92 = 6.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.91x = 10.92 × 6.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.91x = 66.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.50/7.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.41

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