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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.10, 9.76 and 6.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.10, 9.76 and 6.58 is: 9.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.10 : 9.76 = 6.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.10/9.76 = 6.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.10x = 9.76 × 6.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.10x = 64.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.22/7.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.05

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