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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.96, 10.93 and 7.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.96, 10.93 and 7.27 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.96 : 10.93 = 7.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.96/10.93 = 7.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.96x = 10.93 × 7.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.96x = 79.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.46/7.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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