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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 10.76 and 4.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 10.76 and 4.16 is: 6.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 10.76 = 4.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/10.76 = 4.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 10.76 × 4.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 44.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.77/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.25

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