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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.68, 11.51 and 5

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.68, 11.51 and 5 is: 7.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.68 : 11.51 = 5 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.68/11.51 = 5/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.68x = 11.51 × 5
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.68x = 57.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.53/7.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.49

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