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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.99, 11.98 and 5.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.99, 11.98 and 5.32 is: 7.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.99 : 11.98 = 5.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.99/11.98 = 5.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.99x = 11.98 × 5.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.99x = 63.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.67/7.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.97

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