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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.44, 19.92 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.44, 19.92 and 7.97 is: 11.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.44 : 19.92 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.44/19.92 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.44x = 19.92 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.44x = 158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.77/14.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.00

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