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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.98, 11.90 and 7.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.98, 11.90 and 7.87 is: 11.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.98 : 11.90 = 7.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.98/11.90 = 7.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.98x = 11.90 × 7.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.98x = 93.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.65/7.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.74

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