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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 9.88 and 7.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 9.88 and 7.08 is: 9.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 9.88 = 7.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/9.88 = 7.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 9.88 × 7.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 69.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.99/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.78

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