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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.39, 11.21 and 7.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.39, 11.21 and 7.34 is: 11.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.39 : 11.21 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.39/11.21 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.39x = 11.21 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.39x = 82.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.28/7.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.13

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