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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.08, 12.49 and 7.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.08, 12.49 and 7.93 is: 10.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.08 : 12.49 = 7.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.08/12.49 = 7.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.08x = 12.49 × 7.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.08x = 99.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.04/9.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.91

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