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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.57, 10.50 and 7.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.57, 10.50 and 7.40 is: 10.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.57 : 10.50 = 7.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.57/10.50 = 7.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.57x = 10.50 × 7.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.57x = 77.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.70/7.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.26

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