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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.66, 12.94 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.66, 12.94 and 7.98 is: 11.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.66 : 12.94 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.66/12.94 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.66x = 12.94 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.66x = 103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.26/8.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.92

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