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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.07, 10.68 and 7.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.07, 10.68 and 7.07 is: 10.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.07 : 10.68 = 7.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.07/10.68 = 7.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.07x = 10.68 × 7.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.07x = 75.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.51/7.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.68

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