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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.28, 10.89 and 4.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.28, 10.89 and 4.61 is: 6.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.28 : 10.89 = 4.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.28/10.89 = 4.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.28x = 10.89 × 4.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.28x = 50.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.15/7.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.89

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