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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.37, 11.06 and 6.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.37, 11.06 and 6.03 is: 9.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.37 : 11.06 = 6.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.37/11.06 = 6.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.37x = 11.06 × 6.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.37x = 66.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.66/7.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.05

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