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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.92, 9.53 and 5.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.92, 9.53 and 5.10 is: 7.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.92 : 9.53 = 5.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.92/9.53 = 5.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.92x = 9.53 × 5.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.92x = 48.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.59/6.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.02

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