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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 10.85 and 7.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 10.85 and 7.02 is: 10.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 10.85 = 7.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/10.85 = 7.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 10.85 × 7.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 76.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.13/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.64

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