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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.33, 10.98 and 6.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.33, 10.98 and 6.33 is: 9.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.33 : 10.98 = 6.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.33/10.98 = 6.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.33x = 10.98 × 6.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.33x = 69.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.50/7.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.48

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