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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.92, 10.91 and 5.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.92, 10.91 and 5.87 is: 8.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.92 : 10.91 = 5.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.92/10.91 = 5.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.92x = 10.91 × 5.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.92x = 64.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.08/7.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.09

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