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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.42, 14.38 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.42, 14.38 and 7.52 is: 10.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.42 : 14.38 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.42/14.38 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.42x = 14.38 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.42x = 108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.05/10.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.37

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