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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 10.73 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 10.73 and 4.46 is: 6.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 10.73 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/10.73 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 10.73 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 47.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.81/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.68

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