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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.32, 11.03 and 6.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.32, 11.03 and 6.67 is: 10.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.32 : 11.03 = 6.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.32/11.03 = 6.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.32x = 11.03 × 6.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.32x = 73.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.56/7.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.05

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