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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.08, 10.64 and 5.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.08, 10.64 and 5.32 is: 8.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.08 : 10.64 = 5.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.08/10.64 = 5.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.08x = 10.64 × 5.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.08x = 56.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.60/7.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.00

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