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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.97, 14.92 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.97, 14.92 and 7.97 is: 11.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 14.92 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/14.92 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 14.92 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.82/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.92

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