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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.12, 10.75 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.12, 10.75 and 7.05 is: 10.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.12 : 10.75 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.12/10.75 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.12x = 10.75 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.12x = 75.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.75/7.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.64

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