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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 10.68 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 10.68 and 6.78 is: 10.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 10.68 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/10.68 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 10.68 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 72.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.41/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.11

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