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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.96, 12.04 and 7.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.96, 12.04 and 7.60 is: 11.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.96 : 12.04 = 7.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.96/12.04 = 7.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.96x = 12.04 × 7.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.96x = 91.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.50/7.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.50

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