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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.95, 12.01 and 7.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.95, 12.01 and 7.91 is: 11.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.95 : 12.01 = 7.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.95/12.01 = 7.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.95x = 12.01 × 7.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.95x = 95.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.00/7.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.95

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