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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.53, 12.78 and 7.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.53, 12.78 and 7.10 is: 10.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.53 : 12.78 = 7.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.53/12.78 = 7.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.53x = 12.78 × 7.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.53x = 90.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.74/8.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.64

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