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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.97, 11.96 and 2.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.97, 11.96 and 2.63 is: 3.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.97 : 11.96 = 2.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.97/11.96 = 2.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.97x = 11.96 × 2.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.97x = 31.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.38/7.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.94

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