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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.26, 9.96 and 7.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.26, 9.96 and 7.11 is: 9.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.26 : 9.96 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.26/9.96 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.26x = 9.96 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.26x = 70.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.82/7.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.75

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