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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.28, 13.95 and 7.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.28, 13.95 and 7.93 is: 11.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.28 : 13.95 = 7.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.28/13.95 = 7.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.28x = 13.95 × 7.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.28x = 110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.62/9.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.92

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