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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.11, 10.65 and 2.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.11, 10.65 and 2.82 is: 4.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.11 : 10.65 = 2.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.11/10.65 = 2.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.11x = 10.65 × 2.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.11x = 30.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.08/7.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.23

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