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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.93, 11.88 and 4.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.93, 11.88 and 4.54 is: 6.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.93 : 11.88 = 4.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.93/11.88 = 4.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.93x = 11.88 × 4.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.93x = 53.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.94/7.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.80

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