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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.96, 16.44 and 7.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.96, 16.44 and 7.95 is: 11.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.96 : 16.44 = 7.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.96/16.44 = 7.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.96x = 16.44 × 7.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.96x = 130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.70/10.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.93

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