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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.76, 11.60 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.76, 11.60 and 7.26 is: 10.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.76 : 11.60 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.76/11.60 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.76x = 11.60 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.76x = 84.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.22/7.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.85

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