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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.02, 11.92 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.02, 11.92 and 9.02 is: 11.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.02 : 11.92 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.02/11.92 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.02x = 11.92 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.02x = 107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.52/9.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.92

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