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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.80, 11.72 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.80, 11.72 and 6.96 is: 10.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.80 : 11.72 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.80/11.72 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.80x = 11.72 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.80x = 81.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.57/7.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.46

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