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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.39, 11.09 and 6.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.39, 11.09 and 6.40 is: 9.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.39 : 11.09 = 6.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.39/11.09 = 6.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.39x = 11.09 × 6.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.39x = 70.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.98/7.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.60

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