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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.09, 12.19 and 7.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.09, 12.19 and 7.91 is: 11.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.09 : 12.19 = 7.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.09/12.19 = 7.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.09x = 12.19 × 7.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.09x = 96.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.42/8.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.92

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