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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.97, 10.91 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.97, 10.91 and 7.16 is: 9.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.97 : 10.91 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.97/10.91 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.97x = 10.91 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.97x = 78.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.08/7.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.80

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