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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.41, 15.75 and 7.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.41, 15.75 and 7.33 is: 10.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.41 : 15.75 = 7.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.41/15.75 = 7.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.41x = 15.75 × 7.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.41x = 115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.40/11.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.11

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