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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.36, 11.04 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.36, 11.04 and 6.48 is: 9.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.36 : 11.04 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.36/11.04 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.36x = 11.04 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.36x = 71.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.54/7.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.72

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