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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 12.59 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 12.59 and 7.97 is: 12.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 12.59 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/12.59 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 12.59 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.24/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.02

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