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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.57, 15.97 and 7.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.57, 15.97 and 7.94 is: 10.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.57 : 15.97 = 7.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.57/15.97 = 7.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.57x = 15.97 × 7.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.57x = 126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.75/11.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.96

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