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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.62, 10.60 and 7.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.62, 10.60 and 7.60 is: 10.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.62 : 10.60 = 7.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.62/10.60 = 7.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.62x = 10.60 × 7.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.62x = 80.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.56/7.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.57

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