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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.41, 10.28 and 7.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.41, 10.28 and 7.32 is: 10.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.41 : 10.28 = 7.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.41/10.28 = 7.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.41x = 10.28 × 7.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.41x = 75.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.21/7.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.15

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