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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.91, 11.85 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.91, 11.85 and 6.41 is: 9.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.91 : 11.85 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.91/11.85 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.91x = 11.85 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.91x = 75.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.99/7.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.60

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