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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.62, 11.92 and 7.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.62, 11.92 and 7.94 is: 10.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.62 : 11.92 = 7.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.62/11.92 = 7.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.62x = 11.92 × 7.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.62x = 94.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.64/8.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.98

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