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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.01, 10.97 and 7.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.01, 10.97 and 7.80 is: 10.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.01 : 10.97 = 7.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.01/10.97 = 7.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.01x = 10.97 × 7.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.01x = 85.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.53/8.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.68

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