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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.24, 10.85 and 3.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.24, 10.85 and 3.44 is: 5.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.24 : 10.85 = 3.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.24/10.85 = 3.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.24x = 10.85 × 3.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.24x = 37.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.28/7.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.15

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