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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.97, 11.93 and 5.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.97, 11.93 and 5.71 is: 8.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.97 : 11.93 = 5.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.97/11.93 = 5.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.97x = 11.93 × 5.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.97x = 68.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.10/7.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.54

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