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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.10, 10.60 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.10, 10.60 and 6.76 is: 10.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.10 : 10.60 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.10/10.60 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.10x = 10.60 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.10x = 71.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.66/7.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.09

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