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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.94, 11.98 and 7.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.94, 11.98 and 7.38 is: 11.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.94 : 11.98 = 7.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.94/11.98 = 7.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.94x = 11.98 × 7.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.94x = 88.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.41/7.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.14

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