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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.19, 10.78 and 2.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.19, 10.78 and 2.44 is: 3.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.19 : 10.78 = 2.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.19/10.78 = 2.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.19x = 10.78 × 2.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.19x = 26.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.28/7.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.66

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