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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.76, 13.41 and 7.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.76, 13.41 and 7.92 is: 10.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.76 : 13.41 = 7.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.76/13.41 = 7.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.76x = 13.41 × 7.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.76x = 106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.21/9.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.88

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