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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.26, 10.96 and 7.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.26, 10.96 and 7.12 is: 10.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.26 : 10.96 = 7.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.26/10.96 = 7.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.26x = 10.96 × 7.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.26x = 78.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.04/7.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.75

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