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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.41, 10.21 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.41, 10.21 and 7.18 is: 9.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.41 : 10.21 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.41/10.21 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.41x = 10.21 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.41x = 73.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.31/7.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.89

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