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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.30, 10.90 and 6.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.30, 10.90 and 6.30 is: 9.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.30 : 10.90 = 6.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.30/10.90 = 6.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.30x = 10.90 × 6.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.30x = 68.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.67/7.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.41

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