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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.51, 10.39 and 6.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.51, 10.39 and 6.80 is: 9.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.51 : 10.39 = 6.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.51/10.39 = 6.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.51x = 10.39 × 6.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.51x = 70.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.65/7.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.41

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