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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.70, 10.55 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.70, 10.55 and 7.64 is: 10.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.70 : 10.55 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.70/10.55 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.70x = 10.55 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.70x = 80.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.51/7.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.46

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