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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.64, 11.46 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.64, 11.46 and 7.19 is: 10.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.64 : 11.46 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.64/11.46 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.64x = 11.46 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.64x = 82.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.40/7.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.79

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