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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.72, 14.50 and 7.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.72, 14.50 and 7.92 is: 11.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.72 : 14.50 = 7.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.72/14.50 = 7.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.72x = 14.50 × 7.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.72x = 114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.84/9.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.81

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