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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.40, 11.04 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.40, 11.04 and 7.05 is: 10.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.40 : 11.04 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.40/11.04 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.40x = 11.04 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.40x = 77.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.83/7.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.52

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