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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.18, 10.78 and 5.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.18, 10.78 and 5.76 is: 8.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.18 : 10.78 = 5.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.18/10.78 = 5.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.18x = 10.78 × 5.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.18x = 62.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.08/7.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.65

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