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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.70, 11.56 and 7.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.70, 11.56 and 7.49 is: 11.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.70 : 11.56 = 7.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.70/11.56 = 7.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.70x = 11.56 × 7.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.70x = 86.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.61/7.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.26

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