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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.41, 11.10 and 4.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.41, 11.10 and 4.87 is: 7.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.41 : 11.10 = 4.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.41/11.10 = 4.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.41x = 11.10 × 4.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.41x = 54.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.06/7.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.30

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