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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.33, 10.92 and 6.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.33, 10.92 and 6.89 is: 10.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.33 : 10.92 = 6.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.33/10.92 = 6.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.33x = 10.92 × 6.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.33x = 75.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.27/7.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.27

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