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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.91, 12.24 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.91, 12.24 and 7.97 is: 10.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.91 : 12.24 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.91/12.24 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.91x = 12.24 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.91x = 97.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.49/8.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.94

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