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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.27, 10.91 and 5.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.27, 10.91 and 5.78 is: 8.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.27 : 10.91 = 5.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.27/10.91 = 5.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.27x = 10.91 × 5.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.27x = 63.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.08/7.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.68

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