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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.10, 13.72 and 7.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.10, 13.72 and 7.90 is: 11.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.10 : 13.72 = 7.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.10/13.72 = 7.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.10x = 13.72 × 7.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.10x = 108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.39/9.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.91

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