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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.68, 11.92 and 7.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.68, 11.92 and 7.96 is: 10.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.68 : 11.92 = 7.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.68/11.92 = 7.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.68x = 11.92 × 7.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.68x = 94.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.88/8.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.93

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