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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.64, 10.56 and 5.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.64, 10.56 and 5.82 is: 8.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.64 : 10.56 = 5.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.64/10.56 = 5.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.64x = 10.56 × 5.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.64x = 61.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.46/7.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.04

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