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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.11, 10.70 and 6.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.11, 10.70 and 6.04 is: 9.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.11 : 10.70 = 6.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.11/10.70 = 6.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.11x = 10.70 × 6.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.11x = 64.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.62/7.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.09

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