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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.33, 10.11 and 4.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.33, 10.11 and 4.60 is: 6.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.33 : 10.11 = 4.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.33/10.11 = 4.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.33x = 10.11 × 4.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.33x = 46.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.44/7.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.34

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