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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.96, 11.86 and 7.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.96, 11.86 and 7.89 is: 11.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.96 : 11.86 = 7.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.96/11.86 = 7.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.96x = 11.86 × 7.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.96x = 93.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.58/7.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.76

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