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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.98, 11.97 and 3.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.98, 11.97 and 3.47 is: 5.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.98 : 11.97 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.98/11.97 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.98x = 11.97 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.98x = 41.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.52/7.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.20

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