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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 10.71 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 10.71 and 5.66 is: 8.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 10.71 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/10.71 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 10.71 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 60.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.57/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.46

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