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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.56, 11.40 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.56, 11.40 and 7.14 is: 10.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.56 : 11.40 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.56/11.40 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.56x = 11.40 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.56x = 81.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.40/7.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.77

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