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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.93, 10.92 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.93, 10.92 and 6.71 is: 9.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.93 : 10.92 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.93/10.92 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.93x = 10.92 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.93x = 73.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.27/7.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.24

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