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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.17, 10.69 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.17, 10.69 and 7.16 is: 10.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.17 : 10.69 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.17/10.69 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.17x = 10.69 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.17x = 76.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.54/7.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.68

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