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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.61, 10.50 and 4.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.61, 10.50 and 4.16 is: 5.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.61 : 10.50 = 4.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.61/10.50 = 4.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.61x = 10.50 × 4.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.61x = 43.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.66/7.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.74

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