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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.77, 10.16 and 5.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.77, 10.16 and 5.28 is: 7.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.77 : 10.16 = 5.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.77/10.16 = 5.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.77x = 10.16 × 5.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.77x = 53.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.64/6.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.92

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