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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.82, 10.76 and 7.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.82, 10.76 and 7.54 is: 10.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.82 : 10.76 = 7.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.82/10.76 = 7.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.82x = 10.76 × 7.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.82x = 81.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.13/7.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.37

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