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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.95, 10.88 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.95, 10.88 and 7.69 is: 10.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.95 : 10.88 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.95/10.88 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.95x = 10.88 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.95x = 83.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.72/7.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.53

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