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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.94, 10.97 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.94, 10.97 and 7.88 is: 10.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.94 : 10.97 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.94/10.97 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.94x = 10.97 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.94x = 86.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.40/7.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.88

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