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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.32, 10.98 and 3.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.32, 10.98 and 3.31 is: 4.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.32 : 10.98 = 3.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.32/10.98 = 3.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.32x = 10.98 × 3.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.32x = 36.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.37/7.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.97

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