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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.65, 10.56 and 5.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.65, 10.56 and 5.47 is: 7.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.65 : 10.56 = 5.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.65/10.56 = 5.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.65x = 10.56 × 5.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.65x = 57.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.76/7.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.55

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