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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.98, 11.95 and 7.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.98, 11.95 and 7.65 is: 11.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.98 : 11.95 = 7.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.98/11.95 = 7.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.98x = 11.95 × 7.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.98x = 91.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.40/7.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.46

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