Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7, 10.50 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7, 10.50 and 4 is: 6
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7 : 10.50 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7/10.50 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7x = 10.50 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7x = 42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42/7 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6
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