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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.34, 10.96 and 6.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.34, 10.96 and 6.44 is: 9.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.34 : 10.96 = 6.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.34/10.96 = 6.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.34x = 10.96 × 6.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.34x = 70.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.58/7.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.62

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