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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.36, 10.20 and 7.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.36, 10.20 and 7.24 is: 10.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.36 : 10.20 = 7.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.36/10.20 = 7.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.36x = 10.20 × 7.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.36x = 73.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.85/7.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.03

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