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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.40, 12.96 and 7.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.40, 12.96 and 7.96 is: 10.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.40 : 12.96 = 7.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.40/12.96 = 7.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.40x = 12.96 × 7.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.40x = 103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.16/9.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.97

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