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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.64, 10.47 and 7.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.64, 10.47 and 7.60 is: 10.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.64 : 10.47 = 7.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.64/10.47 = 7.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.64x = 10.47 × 7.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.64x = 79.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.53/7.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.41

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