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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.95, 11.91 and 7.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.95, 11.91 and 7.62 is: 11.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.95 : 11.91 = 7.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.95/11.91 = 7.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.95x = 11.91 × 7.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.95x = 90.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.75/7.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.42

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