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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.15, 7.10 and 3.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.15, 7.10 and 3.76 is: 5.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.15 : 7.10 = 3.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.15/7.10 = 3.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.15x = 7.10 × 3.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.15x = 26.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.70/5.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.18

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