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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.60, 11.38 and 5.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.60, 11.38 and 5.82 is: 8.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.60 : 11.38 = 5.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.60/11.38 = 5.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.60x = 11.38 × 5.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.60x = 66.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.23/7.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.71

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