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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.95, 11.94 and 4.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.95, 11.94 and 4.95 is: 7.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.95 : 11.94 = 4.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.95/11.94 = 4.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.95x = 11.94 × 4.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.95x = 59.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.10/7.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.43

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