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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.39, 11.05 and 6.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.39, 11.05 and 6.18 is: 9.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.39 : 11.05 = 6.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.39/11.05 = 6.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.39x = 11.05 × 6.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.39x = 68.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.29/7.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.24

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