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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.96, 11.95 and 3.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.96, 11.95 and 3.95 is: 5.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.96 : 11.95 = 3.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.96/11.95 = 3.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.96x = 11.95 × 3.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.96x = 47.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.20/7.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.93

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