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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.12, 7.70 and 5.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.12, 7.70 and 5.11 is: 7.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.12 : 7.70 = 5.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.12/7.70 = 5.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.12x = 7.70 × 5.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.12x = 39.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.35/5.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.68

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