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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.34, 10.09 and 6.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.34, 10.09 and 6.42 is: 8.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.34 : 10.09 = 6.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.34/10.09 = 6.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.34x = 10.09 × 6.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.34x = 64.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.82/7.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.84

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