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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.07, 10.60 and 2.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.07, 10.60 and 2.00 is: 3.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.07 : 10.60 = 2.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.07/10.60 = 2.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.07x = 10.60 × 2.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.07x = 21.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.19/7.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.00

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