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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.76, 11.62 and 7.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.76, 11.62 and 7.10 is: 10.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.76 : 11.62 = 7.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.76/11.62 = 7.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.76x = 11.62 × 7.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.76x = 82.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.50/7.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.63

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