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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.33, 10.91 and 7.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.33, 10.91 and 7.06 is: 10.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.33 : 10.91 = 7.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.33/10.91 = 7.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.33x = 10.91 × 7.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.33x = 77.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.02/7.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.51

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