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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.65, 10.49 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.65, 10.49 and 7.58 is: 10.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.65 : 10.49 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.65/10.49 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.65x = 10.49 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.65x = 79.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.42/7.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.38

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