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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.96, 10.98 and 5.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.96, 10.98 and 5.23 is: 7.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.96 : 10.98 = 5.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.96/10.98 = 5.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.96x = 10.98 × 5.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.96x = 57.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.38/7.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.21

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