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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.06, 12.46 and 7.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.06, 12.46 and 7.91 is: 10.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.06 : 12.46 = 7.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.06/12.46 = 7.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.06x = 12.46 × 7.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.06x = 98.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.54/9.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.88

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