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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.92, 10.94 and 4.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.92, 10.94 and 4.69 is: 6.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.92 : 10.94 = 4.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.92/10.94 = 4.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.92x = 10.94 × 4.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.92x = 51.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.26/7.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.47

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