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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.33, 10.97 and 7.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.33, 10.97 and 7.12 is: 10.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.33 : 10.97 = 7.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.33/10.97 = 7.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.33x = 10.97 × 7.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.33x = 78.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.05/7.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.66

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