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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.38, 11.06 and 3.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.38, 11.06 and 3.82 is: 5.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.38 : 11.06 = 3.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.38/11.06 = 3.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.38x = 11.06 × 3.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.38x = 42.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.25/7.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.72

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