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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.39, 10.16 and 6.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.39, 10.16 and 6.47 is: 8.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.39 : 10.16 = 6.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.39/10.16 = 6.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.39x = 10.16 × 6.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.39x = 65.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.68/7.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.89

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