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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.95, 11.88 and 5.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.95, 11.88 and 5.69 is: 8.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.95 : 11.88 = 5.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.95/11.88 = 5.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.95x = 11.88 × 5.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.95x = 67.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.57/7.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.50

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