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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.29, 10.94 and 3.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.29, 10.94 and 3.01 is: 4.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.29 : 10.94 = 3.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.29/10.94 = 3.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.29x = 10.94 × 3.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.29x = 32.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.93/7.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.52

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