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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.08, 10.67 and 7.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.08, 10.67 and 7.04 is: 10.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.08 : 10.67 = 7.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.08/10.67 = 7.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.08x = 10.67 × 7.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.08x = 75.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.12/7.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.61

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