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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.11, 12.17 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.11, 12.17 and 7.97 is: 11.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.11 : 12.17 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.11/12.17 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.11x = 12.17 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.11x = 96.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.99/8.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.96

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