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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.76, 10.13 and 3.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.76, 10.13 and 3.15 is: 4.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.76 : 10.13 = 3.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.76/10.13 = 3.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.76x = 10.13 × 3.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.76x = 31.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.86/6.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.71

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