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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.75, 10.54 and 7.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.75, 10.54 and 7.75 is: 10.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.75 : 10.54 = 7.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.75/10.54 = 7.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.75x = 10.54 × 7.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.75x = 81.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.69/7.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.54

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