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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.76, 11.64 and 2.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.76, 11.64 and 2.42 is: 3.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.76 : 11.64 = 2.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.76/11.64 = 2.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.76x = 11.64 × 2.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.76x = 28.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.10/7.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.62

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