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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.81, 10.76 and 5.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.81, 10.76 and 5.99 is: 8.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.81 : 10.76 = 5.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.81/10.76 = 5.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.81x = 10.76 × 5.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.81x = 64.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.37/7.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.24

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