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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.95, 11.93 and 7.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.95, 11.93 and 7.48 is: 11.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.95 : 11.93 = 7.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.95/11.93 = 7.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.95x = 11.93 × 7.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.95x = 89.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.24/7.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.22

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