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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.93, 10.93 and 6.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.93, 10.93 and 6.11 is: 8.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.93 : 10.93 = 6.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.93/10.93 = 6.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.93x = 10.93 × 6.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.93x = 66.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.78/7.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.42

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