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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.12, 10.70 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.12, 10.70 and 5.77 is: 8.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.12 : 10.70 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.12/10.70 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.12x = 10.70 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.12x = 61.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.75/7.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.67

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