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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.38, 11.55 and 7.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.38, 11.55 and 7.96 is: 10.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.38 : 11.55 = 7.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.38/11.55 = 7.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.38x = 11.55 × 7.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.38x = 91.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.94/8.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.97

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