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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.97, 12.33 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.97, 12.33 and 7.98 is: 10.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.97 : 12.33 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.97/12.33 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.97x = 12.33 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.97x = 98.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.39/8.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.97

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