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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.12, 7.63 and 5.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.12, 7.63 and 5.10 is: 7.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.12 : 7.63 = 5.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.12/7.63 = 5.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.12x = 7.63 × 5.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.12x = 38.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.90/5.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.59

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