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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.78, 10.15 and 3.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.78, 10.15 and 3.76 is: 5.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.78 : 10.15 = 3.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.78/10.15 = 3.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.78x = 10.15 × 3.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.78x = 38.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.16/6.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.63

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