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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.97, 10.99 and 5.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.97, 10.99 and 5.23 is: 7.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.97 : 10.99 = 5.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.97/10.99 = 5.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.97x = 10.99 × 5.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.97x = 57.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.52/7.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.22

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