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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.98, 12.01 and 7

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.98, 12.01 and 7 is: 10.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.98 : 12.01 = 7 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.98/12.01 = 7/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.98x = 12.01 × 7
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.98x = 84.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.07/7.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.54

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