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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.11, 10.68 and 5.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.11, 10.68 and 5.61 is: 8.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.11 : 10.68 = 5.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.11/10.68 = 5.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.11x = 10.68 × 5.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.11x = 59.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.91/7.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.43

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