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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.96, 11.91 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.96, 11.91 and 6.94 is: 10.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.96 : 11.91 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.96/11.91 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.96x = 11.91 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.96x = 82.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.66/7.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.38

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