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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8, 11.96 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8, 11.96 and 7.52 is: 11.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8 : 11.96 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8/11.96 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8x = 11.96 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8x = 89.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.94/8
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.24

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