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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.16, 7.10 and 4.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.16, 7.10 and 4.78 is: 6.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.16 : 7.10 = 4.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.16/7.10 = 4.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.16x = 7.10 × 4.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.16x = 33.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.93/5.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.57

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