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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.38, 10.16 and 6.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.38, 10.16 and 6.37 is: 8.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.38 : 10.16 = 6.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.38/10.16 = 6.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.38x = 10.16 × 6.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.38x = 64.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.72/7.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.77

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