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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.17, 10.82 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.17, 10.82 and 6.98 is: 10.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.17 : 10.82 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.17/10.82 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.17x = 10.82 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.17x = 75.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.57/7.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.54

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