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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.94, 11.91 and 4.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.94, 11.91 and 4.38 is: 6.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.94 : 11.91 = 4.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.94/11.91 = 4.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.94x = 11.91 × 4.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.94x = 52.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.11/7.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.56

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