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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 10.73 and 2.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 10.73 and 2.58 is: 3.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 10.73 = 2.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/10.73 = 2.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 10.73 × 2.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 27.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.73/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.87

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