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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.65, 10.56 and 6.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.65, 10.56 and 6.12 is: 8.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.65 : 10.56 = 6.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.65/10.56 = 6.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.65x = 10.56 × 6.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.65x = 64.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.63/7.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.45

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