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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.93, 10.93 and 7.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.93, 10.93 and 7.72 is: 10.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.93 : 10.93 = 7.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.93/10.93 = 7.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.93x = 10.93 × 7.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.93x = 84.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.38/7.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.64

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