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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.41, 10.20 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.41, 10.20 and 7.05 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.41 : 10.20 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.41/10.20 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.41x = 10.20 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.41x = 71.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.91/7.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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