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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.65, 11.50 and 6.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.65, 11.50 and 6.82 is: 10.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.65 : 11.50 = 6.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.65/11.50 = 6.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.65x = 11.50 × 6.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.65x = 78.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.38/7.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.25

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