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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.29, 10.91 and 6.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.29, 10.91 and 6.30 is: 9.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.29 : 10.91 = 6.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.29/10.91 = 6.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.29x = 10.91 × 6.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.29x = 68.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.70/7.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.42

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