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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.71, 11.62 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.71, 11.62 and 7.29 is: 10.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.71 : 11.62 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.71/11.62 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.71x = 11.62 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.71x = 84.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.71/7.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.99

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