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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.94, 11.93 and 4.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.94, 11.93 and 4.94 is: 7.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.94 : 11.93 = 4.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.94/11.93 = 4.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.94x = 11.93 × 4.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.94x = 58.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.91/7.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.42

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