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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.75, 10.70 and 4.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.75, 10.70 and 4.52 is: 6.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.75 : 10.70 = 4.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.75/10.70 = 4.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.75x = 10.70 × 4.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.75x = 48.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.31/7.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.23

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