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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.07, 9.76 and 6.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.07, 9.76 and 6.16 is: 8.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.07 : 9.76 = 6.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.07/9.76 = 6.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.07x = 9.76 × 6.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.07x = 60.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.12/7.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.50

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