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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.97, 11.95 and 5.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.97, 11.95 and 5.11 is: 7.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.97 : 11.95 = 5.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.97/11.95 = 5.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.97x = 11.95 × 5.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.97x = 61.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.02/7.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.66

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