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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.98, 13.39 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.98, 13.39 and 7.97 is: 11.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.98 : 13.39 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.98/13.39 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.98x = 13.39 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.98x = 106.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.63/8.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.88

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