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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.02, 10.47 and 6.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.02, 10.47 and 6.82 is: 10.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.02 : 10.47 = 6.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.02/10.47 = 6.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.02x = 10.47 × 6.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.02x = 71.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.41/7.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.17

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