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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.04, 10.56 and 4.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.04, 10.56 and 4.37 is: 6.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.04 : 10.56 = 4.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.04/10.56 = 4.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.04x = 10.56 × 4.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.04x = 46.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.09/7.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.55

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