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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.97, 12.03 and 7.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.97, 12.03 and 7.91 is: 11.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.97 : 12.03 = 7.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.97/12.03 = 7.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.97x = 12.03 × 7.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.97x = 95.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.16/7.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.94

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