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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.37, 10.96 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.37, 10.96 and 7.35 is: 10.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.37 : 10.96 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.37/10.96 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.37x = 10.96 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.37x = 80.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.56/7.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.93

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