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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.37, 10.15 and 6.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.37, 10.15 and 6.95 is: 9.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.37 : 10.15 = 6.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.37/10.15 = 6.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.37x = 10.15 × 6.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.37x = 70.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.46/7.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.57

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