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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.10, 7.07 and 4.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.10, 7.07 and 4.82 is: 6.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.10 : 7.07 = 4.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.10/7.07 = 4.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.10x = 7.07 × 4.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.10x = 34.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.05/5.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.68

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