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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.76, 10.11 and 5.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.76, 10.11 and 5.07 is: 7.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.76 : 10.11 = 5.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.76/10.11 = 5.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.76x = 10.11 × 5.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.76x = 51.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.31/6.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.59

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