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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.61, 11.36 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.61, 11.36 and 6.71 is: 10.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.61 : 11.36 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.61/11.36 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.61x = 11.36 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.61x = 76.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.24/7.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.02

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