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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.10, 10.64 and 2.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.10, 10.64 and 2.52 is: 3.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.10 : 10.64 = 2.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.10/10.64 = 2.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.10x = 10.64 × 2.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.10x = 26.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.86/7.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.79

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