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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.04, 10.55 and 3.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.04, 10.55 and 3.60 is: 5.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.04 : 10.55 = 3.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.04/10.55 = 3.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.04x = 10.55 × 3.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.04x = 37.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.96/7.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.40

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