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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.64, 15.96 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.64, 15.96 and 7.97 is: 11.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.64 : 15.96 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.64/15.96 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.64x = 15.96 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.64x = 127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.12/10.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.95

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