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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 13.93 and 7.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 13.93 and 7.79 is: 11.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 13.93 = 7.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/13.93 = 7.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 13.93 × 7.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.43/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.67

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