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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.76, 10.12 and 5.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.76, 10.12 and 5.32 is: 7.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.76 : 10.12 = 5.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.76/10.12 = 5.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.76x = 10.12 × 5.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.76x = 53.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.81/6.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.97

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