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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.51, 13.10 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.51, 13.10 and 7.98 is: 10.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.51 : 13.10 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.51/13.10 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.51x = 13.10 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.51x = 104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.54/9.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.99

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