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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.96, 14.93 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.96, 14.93 and 7.97 is: 11.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.96 : 14.93 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.96/14.93 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.96x = 14.93 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.96x = 118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.88/9.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.94

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