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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.29, 10.93 and 3.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.29, 10.93 and 3.48 is: 5.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.29 : 10.93 = 3.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.29/10.93 = 3.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.29x = 10.93 × 3.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.29x = 38.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.05/7.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.22

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